An HR department tests two interview formats for mid$-$level management hires:

$-$ Group A is interviewed using highly structured, competency$-$based interviews with strict scoring rubrics.

$-$ Group B is interviewed using free$-$form conversational interviews allowing deep exploration of candidate narratives.

Six months later, turnover among Group A hires is $\backslash (8\backslash \%\backslash ),$ while turnover among Group B hires is $\backslash (22\backslash \%\backslash ).$ Group B hires report greater initial satisfaction but poorer long$-$term performance evaluations. Based on these outcomes, what strategic conclusion should HR draw?

Select one:a$.$ Conversational interviews yield better candidate experiences but poorer longterm fit.b$.$ Structured interviews may lead to lower satisfaction initially but better longterm organizational alignment.c$.$ High turnover is inevitable in mid$-$management roles regardless of interview structure.d$.$ Free$-$form interviewing should be retained but supplemented with realistic job previews post$-$offer.