The mandate of I/O psychology is:
A. to reduce increasing government legislation over various aspects of the employment process
B. to encourage employers to use more professionally recognized selection devices in the hiring process
C. to capitalize on technological changes in researching the requirements of jobs in service organizations
D. to increase the fit between the work force and the workplace at a time when both are rapidly changing
Answer: D. to increase the fit between the work force and the workplace at a time when both are rapidly changing
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