You Are in the Process of Revising Your Pre-Employment Tests,as

question 24

Multiple Choice

You are in the process of revising your pre-employment tests,as your current test is out of date,and may have discriminatory effects.A new company offering a pre-employment test has given you a sample of their test,which they tell you has had great success in screening to acquire only honest employees.Applicants are to agree or disagree with several statements,including this one: "I believe God wants us to conduct ourselves with honesty in all things,including at work." Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A)The test will have no discriminatory effect, and will successfully screen for honest employees
• B)The test may have a discriminatory effect, and should not be used
• C)You should wait to see how the test performs for other companies, so that you can decide whether or not to adopt it
• D)none of these

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