If an Organization Wants to Implement a Drug Testing Policy

question 46

Multiple Choice

If an organization wants to implement a drug testing policy for selection purposes, which of the following could they do?

• A) withdraw job offers for candidates who fail drug tests without offering accommodation
• B) implement mandatory drug testing policies when the testing is not connected to job performance
• C) refuse to hire candidates who disclose drug abuse problems without first offering to assist
• D) assume that all drug tests reliably provide accurate data on current usage levels
• E) ensure that the testing is a bona fide occupational requirement for which accommodation would affect the viability of the enterprise

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