Discussion Post I: Using Assessment to Predict Future Success
Authors Silzer and Davis (2010) contended that organizations have much to gain by using assessments to determine the future potential of individual employees. What, according to these authors, are the appropriate uses of assessment to identify high potential individuals for growth and development opportunities? What cautions did Silzer and Davis believe should be followed when assessing potential? How can assessments be used both to evaluate past performance and to predict future success? Which types of assessments are most valid for predicting future success? Support your answer, referencing course readings and other academic sources. Should be at least 300 words.
Discussion Post II: The Legal Environment for Assessment
The legal landscape influencing the use of assessments for employment decisions has changed substantively over the past thirty years. Summarize the contemporary legal and professional standards that guide the use of assessments in the workplace, and describe the implications of these standards on organizations that decide to use assessments as a basis of employment decisions. Then, integrate your understanding of these standards to evaluate the steps outlined by authors Scott and Pearlman (2010) for using assessment to facilitate organizational change. How do the steps Scott and Pearlman proposed help an organization avoid the potential for liability when using assessments to guide personnel decisions during organizational transitions? Explain your answer, referencing course readings and other academic sources. Should be at least 300 words.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.