How Should a Manager Use Personality Tests

question 101

Multiple Choice

How should a manager use personality tests?

• A)Use graphology tests to infer personality.
• B)Create personality profiles of the desirable employee for different jobs.
• C)Experiment with various personality tests that appear on the Internet.
• D)Assess testing for any possible adverse impact on hiring women and minorities.
• E)Avoid them, as they are illegal.

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