Steve applied for a position at BluTech. The interviewers predicted that he would not succeed in the position and rejected him. Steve was then hired in a similar position at RayZo, BluTech's main competitor. Steve did not do well at RayZo. He had several lateral transfers within the company before ultimately being let go. From BluTech's position, the selection decision regarding Steve was a
A)hit; Steve would have succeeded on the job.
B)hit; Steve would have failed on the job.
C)miss; Steve would have succeeded on the job.
D)miss; Steve would have failed on the job.

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BluTech's prediction that Steve would not succeed in the position was correct, as evidenced by his performance at RayZo. This makes their decision a "hit" because their prediction matched the outcome.

Steve Applied for a Position at BluTech