Mathrans, a textile firm, wants to hire two costume designers for a new movie project. To precisely determine the future job performance of the job applicants, the company makes them take a test that assesses their sense of color and design, expertise in distressing techniques and fabric qualities, skills in machining and bead work, and knowledge of millinery and wig work. This scenario best illustrates the process of _____.

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The scenario best illustrates the process of validation, which is the process of determining the job-relatedness of a selection test by analyzing the test scores of current employees who are successful on the job and comparing them to the test scores of applicants. The company wants to ensure that the test accurately measures the skills and abilities required for the job, so they are administering the test to potential candidates to evaluate job performance. The other options (retrenchment, performance appraisal, and background verification) do not accurately describe the scenario presented.

Mathrans, a Textile Firm, Wants to Hire Two Costume Designers