'In the job application form for the post of Production Manager, Rani had given details of his present employer. The company contacted the General Manager of her present company to know her credibility.'

Identify the step in selection process being described in the above lines.

Background Checking

The correct answer is option 2- background checking.

The step in the selection process being described in the given lines is "Background Checking." The company is contacting the General Manager of Rani's present company to verify the details provided by Rani in the job application form and to assess her credibility as a candidate for the Production Manager position.

* Reference and Background Checks: Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant. Previous employers, known persons, teachers and university professors can act as references.