Blake is a manager at a sporting goods store and needs to fill an open position for an assistant manager. Austin works in the store as a sales associate and Blake thinks he would be perfect for the job. Why might Blake be hesitant about promoting Austin and giving him the job?

a. If Blake promotes Austin, it will decrease the morale of the other employees.
b. Blake will almost certainly find better applicants if he looks outside the company.
c. If Blake promotes Austin, it will leave another vacancy to fill.
d. It will cost more money to promote Austin than it will to find an employee through outside sources.
e. If Blake promotes Austin, his productivity and morale will decrease.