Articulate the need for clear communication of testing and promotion standards in the fire service. Explain how technology can be leveraged to ensure effective communication of the standards.

For this assignment, you will review the material in the Required Unit Resources section of this unit and conduct a case study of the civil rights issues presented in Ricci v. DeStefano. You may need to do additional research on the case and the ruling. In your case study, you will analyze the case and subsequent ruling and relate the implications of the case to your fire department administration and leadership.

Your case study must present an insightful and thorough analysis with strong arguments and evidence and accomplish the following objectives.

Identify question(s) that were presented in the case.

Identify issue(s) of the case.

Identify facts that were presented by both sides.

Summarize the implications of the ruling.

Articulate the need for clear communication of testing and promotion standards in the fire service. Explain how technology can be leveraged to ensure effective communication of the standards.

Differentiate the promotion exam procedures cited in Ricci v. DeStefano versus those in your own fire department.
Assess the applicability of the ruling in fire services administration leadership decisions in your fire department.

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