The city government of St. Louis wants to be certain that its employment tests are legal. Therefore, it will be careful to use
A) only personality tests.
B) only OSHA-approved tests.
C) tests approved by the city council, the highest local law-making body.
D) tests that are valid predictors of personality.
E) tests that are valid predictors of on-the-job performance.

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The city government of St. Louis wants to ensure that its employment tests are legal, which means that they do not discriminate against any particular group of people. Using tests that are valid predictors of on-the-job performance helps to ensure that job candidates are being evaluated fairly and without bias. Personality tests may be used in some cases, but they should not be the only type of test used since they may not accurately predict job performance. OSHA-approved tests are not relevant in this context, and tests approved by the city council may not necessarily be valid or reliable.

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