As an Important Step in the Human Resource Selection Process

question 63

Multiple Choice

As an important step in the human resource selection process, which of the following will expedite the process of conducting background investigations and promises to get suitable results?

• A) Hiring services such as LexisNexis to conduct criminal checks and driving records.
• B) Dedicating one human resource expert to making personal calls and doing all the background checks.
• C) Minimalizing the types of questions the company asks at this juncture.
• D) If there is a need to skip one of the selection process steps, most companies have found that this one can be eliminated.

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