It Is Common for Employers to Use Social Media, Such

question 70

Multiple Choice

It is common for employers to use social media, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, to find positional applicants. What is the problem with this using these platforms?

• A) If the applicant does not authorize the employer's use of social media, it is an invasion of privacy.
• B) It allows the employer access to information it could not ask the applicant in an interview.
• C) Facebook and LinkedIn users often do not list valid credentials.
• D) Facebook and LinkedIn users do not represent the U.S. or global job-applicant pool.
• E) It is against federal law for employers to use social media prior to receiving interest from an applicant.

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Definitions:

External Variables

Factors outside the individual that can influence their behavior or the outcome of a situation, including environmental, social, or economic conditions.

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are deliberately changed or manipulated to investigate their effects on dependent variables.

Dependent Variables

In an experiment, these are the variables that are being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variables.

Participant Confidentiality

The ethical obligation to protect the privacy of individuals participating in research by not disclosing their personal information.