Using Assessment to Predict Future Success

Authors Silzer and Davis (2010) contended that organizations have

much to gain by using assessments to determine the future potential of

individual employees. What, according to these authors, are the

appropriate uses of assessment to identify high potential individuals

for growth and development opportunities? What cautions did Silzer and

Davis believe should be followed when assessing potential? How can

assessments be used both to evaluate past performance and to predict

future success? Which types of assessments are most valid for predicting

future success? Support your answer, referencing course readings and

other academic sources.

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