Which of the Following Selection Techniques Is Likely to Offer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following selection techniques is likely to offer the highest validity?

A) ABC 24/7, a news channel, is looking for an anchor to host a talk show on current affairs. Each candidate is asked a variety of questions depending on their personal work experience and areas of strength.
B) N&S is conducting campus interviews that attract a large number of applicants. To eliminate those who do not have the necessary skills, N&S makes applicants fill out a preliminary questionnaire. Based on the results, N&S then decides who qualifies to the next round.
C) Orangetree finds it more important that new employees fit in with the company culture and other employees. Thus, interviews are generally conducted individually by a number of top managers, who assess candidates' fit with the company.
D) Papercraft is a family firm and the CEO has the final say in all employee hires. Employees are often hired on the basis of a brief interview with the CEO, rather than the company's formal interview process.