What Is the Purpose of Pre-Employment Screening

question 104

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of pre-employment screening?

• A) to provide a realistic job preview and discourage potential applicants who would be dissatisfied with the job
• B) to weed out applicants with arrest records and convictions
• C) to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for open jobs
• D) to obtain information for EEO and Affirmative Action reports

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Definitions:

Personal Perceptions

Refers to an individual's unique interpretation or understanding of stimuli or events based on their own experiences and beliefs.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures by acknowledging and respecting their beliefs and behaviors.

Cultural Awareness

The understanding and appreciation of the differences and similarities within and between cultures.

Cultural Encounters

Interactions between individuals from different cultural backgrounds, leading to exchange of ideas, practices, and learning experiences.