Human Resources Selection $($Scenario$)$

Denise has been asked by her boss, Stephen, the vice$-$president of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm has been using and to recommend improvements for future recruiting. It seems that recent hires have not been working out, and this has caused friction between the human resources department and the front$-$line managers who have to utilize the talent sent to them. In addition, there was currently a need to hire some top executives in the company, and due to the responsibility these positions carry, Stephen wanted to ensure they selected the best possible candidates.

Which of the following selection devices would be the most valid predictor for the executive positions?

a$.$ work sampling

b$.$ realistic job previews

c$.$ verification of application data

d$.$ assessment centres