Asked by Celeste Machado on May 07, 2024

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Glebson Security, a security services agency in North Carolina, adds another process to its traditional interview round to make its selection procedure more stringent. In this new process, shortlisted candidates are individually sent into a room in which a trained clinician shows them an ambiguous inkblot as a stimulus and asks them what they see in it. This process helps the firm measure the personality traits of prospective employees. In this scenario, Glebson Security is using _____.

A) the logistic regression technique
B) a self-report inventory
C) an in-basket exercise
D) the projective technique

Projective Technique

The projective technique involves showing an individual an ambiguous stimulus, such as an inkblot or a fuzzy picture, and then asking what he or she “sees.”

Trained Clinician

A professional who has completed formal education and training in a clinical field, such as psychology, medicine, or counseling, capable of diagnosing and treating patients.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual’s behavior in various situations.

  • Elucidate the approaches utilized in candidate selection and their success in predicting employment efficacy.
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Nathan SlausonMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The process described is a projective technique, specifically referring to the use of inkblots (Rorschach test) to assess personality traits by interpreting ambiguous stimuli.