A Practice Manager Is Interviewing a Medical Assistant for a New

question 4

Multiple Choice

A practice manager is interviewing a medical assistant for a new position in the office. Which of the following information can an employer legally ask of a prospective employee?

• A) religion
• B) political affiliation
• C) marital status
• D) number of children
• E) education

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest, claim, or stake in a company, and can affect or be affected by the business.

Dynamic Communication

Communication practices characterized by adaptability, interactivity, and responsiveness to changing contexts or audiences.

Organizational Stake

An interest or share in an undertaking or organization, typically referring to how various stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's activities and policies.

Ideological Control

The attempt to influence or control people's beliefs, values, and behaviors through normative ideas and assumptions within an organization or society.