Comments on: Employee sues over test OK’d by Supreme Court

By: Mike R

Mike R — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:16:00 +0000

When we use tests, we are looking for a definitive and objective way of making a judgment. Unfortunately, every decision has a subjective dimension. The terms “standards” and “criteria” give the sense of fairness and objectivity, however there is quite a bit of subjective judgment when the “standards” and “criteria” are determined.

The Supreme Court ruled on the process and not on the test.

I remember that in the military, for promotion everyone had to take a test to be selection board eligible. If you didn’t pass the test with a certain grade, you would not be looked at for promotion. If you were selection board eligible, then your record, training, accomplishments and entire record weighted and scored then reviewed by a board. The top personnel were selected for promotion. In the Connecticut case, it appears that the test alone determined the promotions.

When I was a teacher and then early in HR, there was (and in some places there still is) an emphasis on written tests and scores. It gives the false impression of objectivity. Many companies and school systems have gone to performanace based systems where the written tests only comprise part of the evaluation. The problem is that these performanace based systems require more work on the part of administrators. It’s is a lot easier to give a written test and then promote those with the top scores regardless of what the test measures.

By: LC

LC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:55:12 +0000

I get the impression that Frankkinney is from California. I too am from California and we’re all starting to ramble like that! We have to put up with the likes of Feinstein and Boxer and the idiot judges that overturned our vote to stop catering to illegal aliens and paying for all of their needs. (Yes, I call them ILLEGAL ALIENS because that’s what they are!) I can’t blame him for being bitter and writing like a frustrated, crazed person because we in California are sick and tired of being beaten down by the minorities. It never was hate before but since they started shoving it down our throats, it has become overwhelming. AND THERE’S NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT!

By: GTS

GTS — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25:21 +0000

Take a breath Frakkinney, your points are strong but your delivery is confusing. Anytime we decide one group should get special treatment over another, it’s wrong. Everyone needs to start accepting success or failure based on their individual performance and deal with it. Until we can get past the wrongs of our fathers and learn to forgive we will be destined to commit the same mistakes again and again.

By: Lawmaker

Lawmaker — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:56:32 +0000

I agree somewhat with Frankkinney, I don’t like that people feel they should be promoted over someone else just because of their race. However, I have to wonder if you would have passed a written compentency test. I agree when the previous writer said that you are rambling. I think that you would be more effective in making your point if it were written in clear and concise sentences. By the way, the speech says, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” There is certainly a difference between judging by the character and the CONTENT of the character. I would hope that one day this would be in effect, but alas, it is not so.

By: MMAN

MMAN — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:54 +0000

Frankkinney-
While I agree a great deal with what you are saying, your thoughts are not very well organized. Your post seems to be a rambling on of your ideas. The entire post just doesn’t flow well. Sorry. But yes, the minority voices seem to be louder than the majority. It’s like the latter doesn’t even have a voice any longer.

By: frankkinney

frankkinney — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:47 +0000

supreme court agreed with connecticut firefighters that test scores were perfectly good! now, an african – american employee has filed his own suit. claiming test was really was biased, and that he was unfairly denied a promotion when new policy on the test was reinstated? supreme court already ruled that test was perfectly good fair? this african says sorry no way supreme court? gee can i file law suit against supreme court ruling letting fraudulent 200,000 ballots count in 2008 election in OHIO? CAN CALIFORNIA TAX PAYERS FILE LAW SUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT OVER RULING THEM WHO VOTED TO DENY PUBLIC FUNDS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN 1998? can white people file lawsuit against bias hate crimes bull bills which seem to not apply to all people them? case in point jena six blacks on one white? white deaf women attack by black youths for status in their gang? than theirs the three black students murdered execution style by illegal immigrant let out on bail for child RAPE? seems to be quite a bit of minority voice and very little voice against bias justice against whites? like hate crimes that only have minority homosexual preference period. back to test scores maybe test should be really simply so even six grader can pass than you will be able to pick minorities over whites much much more easier” does that sound right? yes everybody lets pass and move blacks minorities at the head of the class? like like black history month which moves them up front in eyes of students in priority in race relations status among all other races? yes civil rights the tool to give a fool rights over you? based on his or her color period. i have a deam that all men will be judged by their character not the color of their skin” martin luther king? INDEPENDENT truth justice and the american way. peace and justice for all!! like equal? AMEN.