Discussion 1: Selection Methods and ValidityOrganizations use selection methods, such as cognitive tests, personality tests, and credit checks, for employment and promotion. These tests can be effective in determining qualifications and predicting job success when used properly. Many organizations have adopted selection methods to keep up with the rate of online applications and to manage increased concerns about workplace safety. Yet, organizations can violate federal antidiscrimination laws if they use these tests to discriminate upon factors such as race, sex, or disability (The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2010). What, then, makes a test valid? Validity is demonstrated for a selection method when it can be shown to predict successful job performance. The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al., 1978) were designed for several federal government agencies that conduct compliance reviews concerning discrimination. In this framework, there are three acceptable legal strategies to test for validity: criterion-related validity, content validity, and construct validity (Biddle Consulting Group, 2011).For this Discussion, consider a selection method that was unusual, unique, or interesting. Reflect on the court cases from this week’s Learning Resources and decide whether the selection method was valid and what recommendations you might make to improve the method.References:Biddle Consulting Group. (2011). Section 5: General standards for validity studies. Uniform guidelines on employee selection procedures. Retrieved from http://uniformguidelines.com/uniformguidelines.html#1Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al. (1978). Uniform guidelines on employee selection procedures. Federal Register, 43(166), 38290–38315. Retrieved from http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2010-title29-vol1/content-detail.htmlThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (2010, September 23). Employment tests and selection procedures. Retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/factemployment_procedures.htmlWith these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 3 a description of the most unusual, unique, or interesting selection method that you have experienced in your job or in a job with which you are familiar. Then, explain from your perspective if the selection method was valid and why. Finally, make a recommendation that improves this selection method. Support your response with the Learning Resources and current literature. APA formatYour post should be three paragraphs. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Open the file NP_WD19_4a_FirstLastName_1.docx, available for download from the SAM website. Save the file as NP_WD19_4a_FirstLastName_2.docx by changing the “1” to a “2”. If you do not see the .docx file extension in the Save As dialog box, do not type it. The program will add the file extension for you automatically. To complete this SAM Project, you will also need to download and save the following data files from the SAM website onto your computer: Support_WD19_4a_PPD.docx With the file NP_WD19_4a_FirstLastName_2.docx still open, ensure that your first and last name is displayed in the footer. If the footer does not display your name, delete the file and download a new copy from the SAM website. PROJECT STEPS As part of a marketing group at Pierce Property Development, you are preparing an information package for potential commercial tenants. Start by compressing only the building picture on page 1 to the E-mail (96 ppi) resolution to reduce the file size of the document. On page 1, position the Pierce Property Development logo using the Bottom Right with Square Text Wrapping option to balance the page. On page 2, use WordArt to format text as follows: Apply the Fill: Orange, Accent color 1; Shadow WordArt style to the entire paragraph "Metro Plaza Building" including the paragraph mark. Change the text wrapping to Top and Bottom. Change the height of the WordArt text box to 0.8" and the width to 6.5". Apply the Square text effect from the Warp section of the Transform gallery. Insert a Continuous section break in each of the following locations in the document to prepare for inserting columns and balancing them: On page 2, at the beginning of the first body paragraph, which begins "This offering is for…". On page 3, at the beginning of the first heading paragraph "Property Overview". On page 5, at the beginning of the paragraph "Christina Trading Co-op". On page 6, in the blank paragraph before the "Copyright 2021. All rights reserved." paragraph. Format the sections you created as follows: On page 2, format the section you created beginning "This offering is for…" and ending "drafts and cold spots." into two columns. On page 5, format the section you created beginning with the "Christina Trading Co-op" paragraph and ending with the "Wilmington Central Power/VANCO" paragraph into two columns. On page 2, insert a Dropped Drop Cap at the beginning of the first body paragraph ("This offering is for..."). Insert a shape as follows: Near the heading "Award-Winning Features", insert a Star: 12 Points shape from the Stars and Banners section of the Shapes gallery. [Mac Hint: 12-Point Star] Resize the shape to a height of 0.7" and a width of 0.7". Type #1 in the shape. Apply Tight text wrapping. Apply the Moderate Effect—Rose, Accent 6 shape style. Move the anchor point of the shape to the heading "Award-Winning Features" and position the shape as shown in Figure 1. On page 3, flip the picture of the building lobby vertically to correct its placement. Draw and format a text box as follows: Draw a text box to the left of the heading "Building Lobby". Position the text box using the Top Right with Square Text Wrapping option. Resize the text box to a height of 2.9" and a width of 2.7". Insert text as an object from the file Support_WD19_4a_PPD.docx into the text box. (Hint: Do not copy and paste the text from the file.)  Apply the Subtle Effect - Tan, Accent 2 shape style to the text box. On page 4, format the picture after the "Office Space" heading to match the other picture on this page as follows: Crop the picture to the Rectangle: Top Corners Rounded shape from the Rectangles section of the Crop to Shape gallery. [Mac Hint: Round Same Side Corner Rectangle] Apply the Black, Text 1, Lighter 35% picture border color. On page 5, add a 0.2" Hanging indent to the list of donors beginning "Christina Trading Co-op" and ending "Wilmington Central Power/VANCO". Insert a copyright sign symbol and a space before the text "Copyright 2021." Figure 1: Position of the Star