An electrical products manufacturer located on the Pacific Coast established the following five sets (among others)of hiring qualifications for one of its sales jobs.For which of the five is an application blank the least appropriate tool for obtaining the information?
A)Two years' experience in technical selling jobs.
B)The job must be compatible with the applicant's self-concept.
C)Own an automobile and be willing to use it for company business.
D)Be willing to travel;be away from home on an average of two nights a week.
E)Have a hobby interest in two fields outside of the electrical industry.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An application blank would not necessarily provide information on an applicant's self-concept, as it is more of a personal characteristic rather than a factual qualification or experience. Other assessment methods, such as interviews or personality tests, may be more appropriate for evaluating this criterion.

An Electrical Products Manufacturer Located on the Pacific Coast Established