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Lee, Chris – Training, 1988
The author reports that the use of tests both for personnel selection and promotion is increasing. Reasons for this phenomenon are explored and various civil rights issues are considered. The author discusses the issue of test validity and various legal challenges to employment testing. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Rights, Compliance (Legal), Equal Opportunities (Jobs)