Negligent Hiring Occurs When

question 55

Multiple Choice

Negligent hiring occurs when:

• A)an unvalidated selection device is used resulting in hiring an employee who cannot perform the job.
• B)hiring takes place without the use of any formal selection devices.
• C)a third party such as coworker, client, or customer of an organization files suit against an employer for injuries caused by an employee.
• D)hiring results in adverse impact against a protected group.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Decentralization

A management strategy where decision-making authority is distributed across various levels within the organization, often to improve responsiveness and innovation.

Machine Bureaucracy

A highly structured, formal organization model characterized by a clear hierarchy, rigid rules, and a focus on efficiency and predictability.

External Changes

Alterations in the environment outside an organization that affect its operations, strategies, and success.

Employee Preferences

The specific desires or choices of employees, often regarding workplace conditions, benefits, and types of work.