You must always use at least TWO references in your discussion answers (even for “reflection” type of questions or article reviews). At least one of these references must be from the required textbook). This is to ensure that the learner is applying course and research materials.2. You also must have SEVERAL (three or more) citations in your work to show excellent integration of material into your answers.3. All discussion answers must be at least 500 words in length (not including the posted questions or references). The 500-word count requirement only covers what you have written and is the absolute minimum to possibly earn a passing / average grade. It is a great idea to do a word count on your work before submitting it. Always expand and expound the answer. Do not simply LIST items (like a laundry list).In this unit, you read about a variety of resources, such as tests or measures and methods, which can be utilized in a variety of work settings.In many settings, several of these resources are incorporated into a single comprehensive design or program to address multiple issues or needs, or answer multiple questions. One such program is the assessment center, which you were introduced to in your Psychological Testing and Assessment text. Since an assessment center, or any similar program using multiple assessment techniques (for example, school counseling programs, and special education intervention programs), typically provides decisions regarding a number of questions, then it is important, if not a requirement, to evaluate the program for efficacy and utility.You also learned about the concept of utility in the context of testing and assessment as applied to a single measure in Unit 5. Considerations involved in determining utility can also be applied to large-scale testing programs that employ multiple tests or measures in a selected battery.While the authors of your Psychological Testing and Assessment text introduced an assessment center from 1956 that incorporated multiple tools and methods, the Thornton and Gibbons' 2009 article, "Validity of Assessment Centers for Personnel Selection," elaborated on a review of the validity of elements of contemporary assessment centers and considerations when employing them.INSTRUCTIONSFor this discussion, take into consideration the factors that affect a test's utility, which was identified in your Psychological Testing and Assessment text as psychometric soundness, costs, and benefits (pages 212–218), as well as practical considerations when conducting utility analyses, which includes pool of applicants, complexity of the job, and use of cut scores (pages 232–235).Identify three specific measures for a management assessment center addressing selection, placement, promotion, and career training.Identify a specific instrument for each of the following areas:Ability or aptitude testing.Occupational career or interests.Personality.Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage in selecting these tests for the battery.Identify at least one issue regarding factors of utility and utility analysis with this battery of tests.Include how you would evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating your measures into this battery. How would you determine that the three tests are adequate for addressing the purposes of selection, placement, promotion, and career training?Include, in your discussion, if and how computerized assessment could be incorporated into your battery or evaluation.

Fiction Analysis Compose an analytical essay of at least 1,200 words in which you offer an interpretation of a literary element in one of the assigned short story. Write your analysis focusing on one of the following elements in one of the assigned story: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," Character Theme Symbolism Imagery Setting Start by selecting one of the short stories assigned by your instructor. Brainstorm to identify the literary element that you would like to explore in the story. Choose from character, theme, symbolism, imagery, or setting. Then, develop a thesis that offers a specific interpretation of this element. Do not do any outside research at this point. When finished, should be at least 1,200 words (approximately four double-spaced pages). Tips for the Essay Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the story, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the short story and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the story (such as theme, symbolism, or characterization). The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the short story that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the story and analyze specific lines that support your argument. Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis.