There can be many ways that an employee can be terminated, especially those that claim that they are someone who they truly aren't. The case studied in the text reveals that someone that hired at Becton Dickinson was actually convicted of an attempted murder charge. This was something that the company was not cognizant of because they did not do a thorough background check on this individual because his resume was so impressive. This too happened at Kroll Associates when they determined that "39 percent turned up problems such as fraud, bankruptcy, and SEC violations that were serious enough to nix the employment offers being considered" (Human Resource Management, 263). This type ...view middle of the document...
This can really be beneficial to the employer because they can call past employers of the applicant and ask questions about their work experiences and work ethic. This will paint a clearer picture of whether or not the job incumbent will fit into the position. Most importantly, it will determine whether or not the applicant is qualified for the position. Due diligence on the employers end will really help save money and time for the organization because they would have selected a qualified applicant.2. In the face-to-face interview process, what steps can be taken to ensure that the applicant is being frank and honest with you, and what steps should you take if you feel that he or she is portraying an inaccurate picture of himself or herself?The most important thing that the interviewer should be looking for in an interview is through two very effective methods: honesty tests and drug-use tests. "Many problems that confront society also exist within organization, which has led to two new kinds of tests: honesty tests and drug-use tests" (Human Resource Management, 259). Although there are problems that many people have with these methods, it can be very effective. For example, at CVS/pharmacy they utilize both of these methods to hire management. These are important because these honesty tests can predict whether or not an employee would steal in the future based on their responses to certain questions, and therefore eliminate them from...
