A Candidate Is Eliminated from the Selection Process for Lacking

question 57

Multiple Choice

A candidate is eliminated from the selection process for lacking the necessary innate ability, ambition, and other qualities required of the job. Which stage of the selection process was the candidate most likely at when he or she was eliminated?

• A) preliminary interview
• B) personality test
• C) performance references
• D) diagnostic interview
• E) intelligence test

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Definitions:

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Expanded Research Base

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