What Is the Objective of Screening in the Selection Process

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is the objective of screening in the selection process?

• A) To narrow the search for an employee by assessing each candidate's interpersonal and communication skills
• B) To see whether employees have the necessary skills to perform the job efficiently
• C) To learn details about the information a candidate has provided on the application or résumé
• D) To narrow the pool of applicants to the number that a supervisor wants to interview for a job

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