For the position of firefighter in Redville, the physical requirements are rigorous and the selection process involves many ability tests. Mark has a hearing impairment. This impairment alone caused him to be disqualified, even though Mark passed all the other physical tests and pencil-and-paper tests that were conducted earlier. This is an example of_____.
A) the compensatory approach to selection
B) poor person/organization fit
C) discrimination under the ADA
D) the multiple hurdles approach of combining predictors

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The multiple hurdles approach involves candidates having to pass each stage of the selection process to proceed to the next. Mark's disqualification due to his hearing impairment, despite passing other tests, exemplifies this approach.

For the Position of Firefighter in Redville, the Physical Requirements