Specific Restrictions Have Been Placed on the Use of Tests

question 23

Multiple Choice

Specific restrictions have been placed on the use of tests for the selection of employees through a series of Supreme Court decisions. The effect of these decisions

• A)denies that tests are valuable tools in the personnel field.
• B)denies that the use of tests can continue in the personnel field.
• C)has been to force employers to define the relationship between test scores and job performance and to define the measure of job performance.
• D)groups and not specific individuals are protected from biased testing procedures.

Identify strategies for improving negotiation and conflict management outcomes.

Recognize the influence of cultural differences in negotiation.

Understand the significance of building credibility in communication through knowledge, expertise, task performance, and relationships.

Comprehend the role of persuasion and supportive communication in influencing others.

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Definitions:

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law enacted in 1990 in the United States that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.

Health Care

The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans, delivered by health professionals.

American Medical Association

A professional organization for physicians in the United States aimed at promoting the art and science of medicine and improving public health.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a U.S. agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.