Evidence that the interview or test is job-related is especially important when ______.
A) choosing candidates for upper management positions
B) seeking to hire honest and motivated employees
C) the hiring employer is sued for adverse impact of their selection system
D) employees of the hiring organization belong to a union

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When the hiring employer is sued for adverse impact of their selection system, evidence that the interview or test is job-related is necessary to prove that the selection process was not discriminatory. This is particularly important in cases of adverse impact, where the selection process has a disproportionate effect on a protected group of applicants. Evidence of job-relatedness can help to justify the use of certain selection criteria and defend against claims of discrimination.

Evidence That the Interview or Test Is Job-Related Is Especially