Exam 15: Hiring Personnel and Dealing With Unions

Negligent hiring litigation is becoming less common.

A ___________________________ involves investigating references listed on an application, credit, driving record, criminal conviction, academic background and required professional licenses.

Law enforcement is not directly affected by the ADA's goal of guaranteeing individuals with disabilities access to employment and to governmental programs, services and activities because of the physical requirements associated with law enforcement.

A common obstacle to effective interviewing is the mistake of concentrating exclusively on the applicant as a person.

The National Labor Relations Act is also called the _______________________.

Effective interviewing involves __________.

When conducting an interview, avoid asking __________.

Collective bargaining __________.

Departments should have a "tattoo" and "piercing" policy to prevent lawsuits from current and previous employees.

Which of the following is the least commonly used screening method?

Effective interviewers should use stress techniques designed to trap or fluster the applicant, to observe how they respond under pressure.

The primary purpose of _______ is to improve employment conditions through collective bargaining.

List the most common screening methods used in the hiring process. Discuss why such methods are used (how they help select appropriate candidates) and explain any restrictions that exist to the use of screening methods or information sought during such a process.

_____________ may be legally responsible for the actions of a single officer.

Vicarious liability refers to __________.

Reverse discrimination refers to __________.

Unions have existed in the United States for about ___________ years.

__________ is the process an organization uses to distinguish itself from other employers.