All of the Following Statements About Selection Interviews Are True

question 31

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about selection interviews are true EXCEPT that

• A)interviews significantly affect job applicants' views of the job and firm.
• B)the interview is used by virtually all organizations for selection purposes.
• C)interviews are conducted following testing in a majority of firms.
• D)interviews enable the employer to fill in information gaps.
• E)interview objectives include providing job applicants with information about expected duties of the position.

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