As an Employee of the Human Resource Department of a Major

question 216

Multiple Choice

As an employee of the human resource department of a major corporation, you are concerned about the potential costs of drug abuse. You are contemplating testing employees for substance abuse. Before adopting such tests, you should know that

• A) this type of testing has been found to be illegal, but many firms do it anyway.
• B) medical tests of this nature are not very accurate.
• C) if you use these tests, your company will join over 60 percent of major companies that test workers and job applicants.
• D) these tests are very expensive, and should only be given to those who may belong to groups judged to be at higher risk.

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Definitions:

Organizational Objectives

Organizational objectives are defined goals that a company aims to achieve, guiding its strategic and operational activities.

Task Performance

The execution and completion of specific duties or responsibilities associated with one's role or job.

Goal-Directed Activities

Actions deliberately undertaken to achieve specific outcomes or objectives.

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors

Actions by employees that are beyond their formal job requirements but significantly contribute to the positive functioning of the organization.