Voltra Inc. is planning to fill a number of openings for entry-level professionals. The selection process is quite extensive and includes several levels of individual interviews, panel interviews, psychological tests, and general ability tests. Much of the interview time is spent on understanding the applicants' philosophy of life and work. Given this information, which of the following statements is most likely true of Voltra?
A) Voltra wants to check the applicants' credit histories.
B) Voltra is using polygraphs for pre-employment screening purposes.
C) Voltra is concerned about person/organization fit.
D) Voltra wants to prevent negligent hiring lawsuits.

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The fact that much of the interview time is spent on understanding the applicants' philosophy of life and work suggests that Voltra is concerned about person/organization fit, which is the fit between the applicant's values, goals, and work style and the organization's culture, goals, and expectations. Checking credit histories and using polygraphs are not mentioned and are not related to determining person/organization fit, while preventing negligent hiring lawsuits may be a secondary goal but not the primary purpose of the extensive selection process.