Testing as a selection tool: Another old and sticky managerial human rights issue

The intent of this paper is to state testing's definition and purpose within the selection process. A brief review of the current trend toward the increased use of testing in the selection process. An actual example of the increased use of testing in both the public and private sector is illustrated. Some discussion regarding future trends of testing — Genetic Screening, Personality Test, Honesty Test, etc. are also presented as issues of concern.George Munchus III is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Alabama at Birminghan located in Birmingham, Alabama, and Owner of Project Results, a research and development firm which specializes in management services to both the public and private sector. His research is concerned with human resource utilization, project management, employee-employer relations in the public and private sector, and minority group dynamics and cultural differences in organization management. He has published numerous articles and presented numerous seminars on the above mentioned topics and has served as a consultant to individuals, industry, government, labor, and educational organizations in the area of human resources management, organizational development, business development, economic development, and research and advocacy work to date.