Which of the following personnel selection methods has low generalizability for all job types?
A)Drug test
B)Biographical information
C)Work sample test
D)Cognitive ability test
E)Reference checks

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Reference checks and interviews have low generalizability in all instances of personnel selection, while drug tests, cognitive ability tests, have high generalizability. Additionally, biographical information and work sample tests have generalizability with regards to several job types but not all.

Which of the Following Personnel Selection Methods Has Low Generalizability