"References Etc" Will Pose as a Prospective Employer, Call a Prior

question 45

Multiple Choice

"References Etc" will pose as a prospective employer, call a prior employer on an employee's behalf, and find out what the former employer is saying. If the prior employer provides unsubstantiated negative information, then the job applicant ________.

• A) should not use the employee as a reference
• B) must not list references on the job application
• C) can sue for defamation
• D) must lie on the job application form
• E) must hire an HR expert to check their résumés

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Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operations of a business, not expected to be converted into cash within a year.

Acquisition

The process of acquiring control of another company by purchasing its shares or assets.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events that affect the long-term liabilities and equity of a firm, as reported in the cash flow statement.

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