The primary issue explored is whether it is necessary to use pooling of assessor judgments or whether it is appropriate to substitute an arithmetic decision rule to arrive at an overall evaluation. The scores obtained in three assessment centers were subjected to multi-variate analysis. The analysis disclosed mixed results. Rankings in selection assessment centers did not change as a result of pooling judgments; changes in rankings did occur in the career development center. Scores in both types of centers changed as a result of pooling. It is concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support a deviation from the currently accepted standards requiring pooling.
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