You are in the process of revising your pre-employment tests, as your current test is out of date, and may have discriminatory effects.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

Question

You are in the process of revising your pre-employment tests, as your current test is out of date, and may have discriminatory effects.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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The test may have a discriminatory effect because it includes religious content, which could disadvantage applicants who do not share the same religious beliefs, potentially violating principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment.

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