Sandeep,the manager of a provincial credit union,hired five new tellers based solely on their interviews.Although Sandeep thought he had planned the candidate interviewing process well,the three candidates who were rated the highest in the interview,and hired,did not meet the basic performance expectations once they were on the job.Which of the following is the primary problem associated with these interviews?
A) Validity
B) Integrity
C) Utility
D) Stability
E) Consistency

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The primary problem associated with these interviews is validity, which refers to the degree to which the interview measures what it is intended to measure. In this case, Sandeep thought the interviews were well planned, but they failed to accurately assess the candidates' ability to perform on the job. Therefore, the interviews lacked validity.

Sandeep,the Manager of a Provincial Credit Union,hired Five New Tellers