A Manager Is Hiring for a New and Highly Sensitive

question 12

Multiple Choice

A manager is hiring for a new and highly sensitive position in the human resources department. An internal candidate has been referred to the manager for the interview process, but the manager is worried, based on some informal information, that the candidate has a serious mental health condition. How should the manager bring up the issue?

• A) The manager should not try to understand if the condition could affect job performance.
• B) Ask the candidate if he or she has any mental health conditions.
• C) Ask the candidate if he or she is able to perform all job functions and meet the job's attendance requirements.
• D) Ask the candidate if he or she has been treated for any mental health conditions.

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