Research on the Use of Selection and Experience as Internal

question 47

Multiple Choice

Research on the use of selection and experience as internal selection methods indicates that ________.

• A) seniority is a more valid method of internal selection than experience
• B) seniority is better suited to predict short-term rather than long-term potential
• C) experience is less likely to be content valid if the past or present jobs are similar to the future job
• D) experience is unlikely to remedy initial performance difficulties of low ability employees

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A statement that is true because of the facts and knowable through experience.

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