In employee selection, reliability refers to the extent to which a selection method:

Correct answer: A. Produces consistent results over time

  • A. Produces consistent results over time
  • B. Measures the job requirement accurately
  • C. Attracts applicants from many sources
  • D. Reduces the cost of recruitment

Explanation

Reliability means that a test or selection method gives stable and consistent results under similar conditions. Measuring the intended job-related quality is validity, which is a related but different concept.

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