To Reduce the Likelihood of Negligent Hiring Lawsuits Organizations Should

question 29

Multiple Choice

To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should _____.

• A) emphasize characteristics like licensure requirements, criminal records, and references
• B) avoid gathering too much KSAO information because it can be used to demonstrate that an organization "should have known" an employee would be a problem
• C) refuse to fire individuals with a history of mental illnesses
• D) none of the above are useful to prevent negligent hiring suits

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The combined capabilities, understanding, or other non-physical resources of people that can generate economic benefits for themselves, their companies, or their society.

Human Capital

The combined abilities, expertise, and non-physical assets of people that contribute to generating economic wealth.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and in our daily lives.

Determinants Of Productivity

Factors that influence the output that an individual, company, or economy can produce with a given amount of input, such as technology, human capital, and innovation.