Option #1: New London Case Study
Read the City of New London, Connecticut, Police Department in Chapter 5 ofIndustrial/Organizational Psychology. In a well-written paper, answer the following questions:
Do you agree with New London’s reasoning about being “too bright”?
Do you agree with the judge’s decision that it was not discriminatory to not hire people who are highly intelligent? Why or why not?
How would you have determined the cognitive ability requirements for this job?
Adhere to the following standards:
Your paper should be two to four pages in length, not including the title or references pages.
Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed on the Materials link for each week.
Your paper should include an introduction, a body with at least two fully developed paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Support your interpretation with evidence from the book and at least two peer-reviewed journal articles from the library.
