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In the selection process of an Indian firm, the following steps are listed: (i) final interview, (ii) preliminary screening, (iii) employment test, (iv) medical examination. Which sequence is the most logical standard order?

The standard order is preliminary screening, employment test, final interview, then medical examination. Screening removes unsuitable applicants cheaply, tests assess ability, the interview evaluates the candidate personally, and the medical check confirms fitness before the job offer is finalised.

  1. Aii, iii, i, ivCorrect
  2. Biii, ii, iv, i
  3. Ci, ii, iii, iv
  4. Dii, i, iii, iv

Explanation

Selection normally starts with preliminary screening to remove unsuitable applicants, followed by employment tests, then the interview, and the medical examination usually comes after the selection decision is nearly made. Placing the interview before tests, as in other options, reverses the usual sequence.

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