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“But the process should not be confused with science. When tests are used as selections devices, they're not a neutral tool; they become a large factor int he very equation they purport to measure. For one thing, the tests tend to screen out - or repel - those who would upset the correlation. If a man can't get into the company in the first place because he isn't the company type, he can't very well get to be an executive and be tested in a study to find out what kind if profile subsequent executives should match. Long before personality tests were invented, of course, plenty of companies proved that if you only hire people of a certain type, then all your successful men will be people of that type. But no one confused this with the immutable laws of science.”

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Book:The Organization Man
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The Organization Man

A classic study that examines the transformation of the American workplace and the societal changes that led to the rise of the 'organization man,' a term coined by the author to describe the conformist, career-oriented worker who prioritizes job security and company loyalty over personal ambition. more

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William H. Whyte
William H. Whyte

William H. Whyte was an American journalist known for his insightful observations and reporting on urban life. His work delved into the relationship between urban planning and human behavior, profoundly influencing modern urban studies. more

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