You are working for the police department of your city. When hiring employees, the department uses a physical ability test in which candidates are asked to do 30 push-ups and 25 sit-ups, as well as climb over a 4-foot wall. When candidates take this test, it seems that about 80% of the men who take the test actually pass it, while only 10% of the female candidates pass the test.
Do you believe that this is a fair test? Why or why not?
If you are asked to review the employee selection procedures, would you make any changes to this system? Why or why not?