Gavin, an assistant HR manager at Clearwater Electronics was assigned to develop a weighted application blank (WAB) to replace the traditional application that has been used for decades when hiring production employees. With the help of several line managers, Gavin has identified job application questions that predict desired employee behaviors and outcomes and has weighted the criteria based on importance. How will the company benefit from the use of this selection tool? A WAB will allow the company to rapidly screen many candidates for specific production jobs and determine which ones are likely to stay with the company. A WAB will allow the company to quickly identify job candidates who have a propensity for negative behaviors that could influence other production workers. A WAB will help the company identify candidates who would be better suited for office work rather than production work. A WAB will provide the company with information about production job candidates that was not previously collected.

• A WAB will allow the company to rapidly screen many candidates for specific production jobs and determine which ones are likely to stay with the company.
• A WAB will allow the company to quickly identify job candidates who have a propensity for negative behaviors that could influence other production workers.
• A WAB will help the company identify candidates who would be better suited for office work rather than production work.
• A WAB will provide the company with information about production job candidates that was not previously collected.