For the Position of Firefighter, the Physical Requirements Are the Abilities

question 77

Multiple Choice

For the position of firefighter, the physical requirements are the abilities to carry 70 kg 180 m, climb a 25 m ladder in 1 minute in full gear, hear verbal commands in a normal speaking voice, and see with 20/20 vision. Mark is hearing-impaired in both ears even with hearing aids. Mark was not hired as a firefighter, even though he passed all the remaining physical and other requirements. Which of the following has he experienced?

• A)the multiple hurdles approach to selection
• B)the compensatory approach to performance predictors
• C)discrimination under human rights acts
• D)person-organization mismatch

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