Why Are Employment Tests Useful for Selection

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why are employment tests useful for selection?

• A) they allow organizations to obtain subjective information from applicants
• B) they allow organizations to assess the match between applicants and job requirements
• C) all test types highly valid ways of collecting information about applicants
• D) they are a low-cost way to capture information about performance
• E) invalid tests cannot discriminate based on race, sex, religion, or national origin

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