What Does Research Tell Us About the Accuracy of Application

question 67

Multiple Choice

What does research tell us about the accuracy of application form data?

• A)For the most part, application form data are very accurate since applicants know they can be verified.
• B)A common distortion seen by many human resource managers involves inaccurately reporting high school background.
• C)Applicants are most likely to distort those items believed to be related to whether a job offer will be made and the salary given.
• D)Since distortion is such a major problem, it can be concluded that employment applications are worthless in selection.

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