Which of the Following Is NOT Legal for an Organization

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT legal for an organization to use as a source of background information on a job applicant?

• A) the applicant's Facebook postings, especially those concerned with personal activities such as sexual activity, alcohol and drug use, and risky behavior such as texting while driving
• B) the applicant's record of hospitalizations for debilitating chronic illness
• C) the applicant's credit history, including bankruptcies, defaulting on college loans, and late payments on credit cards
• D) the applicant's motor vehicle records

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Definitions:

Work Ethic

A firm belief in the dignity and value of work and, therefore, important for favorably impressing a manager.

Morally Disengage

The cognitive process where individuals justify or rationalize behavior that is unethical or harmful, often to sustain self-esteem or adhere to group norms.

Unethical

Actions or behavior that violate moral or professional principles, often involving dishonesty, harm, or unfair treatment.

Company Supplies

Materials and goods provided by an organization for its employees to perform their jobs.