Scarlett has received authorization to add an assistant manager to her department. This person will be working closely with Scarlett and must have excellent interpersonal as well as technical skills. Scarlett wants to make certain that she maximizes the chance of choosing the correct individual and is trying to decide on the most appropriate selection device.
-Due to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, job applicants ________.
A) can be subjected to a drug test only if they are being considered for senior-level management positions
B) are never required to submit to a physical exam for a job
C) cannot be subjected to a work sample test after a contingent job offer
D) cannot be subjected to behavioral assessment tests before a contingent offer
E) may be required to undergo a medical examination after they receive a contingent offer

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, firms may not require prospective employees to pass a medical exam before a job offer is made. However, they can conduct medical exams after making a contingent offer, to determine whether an applicant is physically or mentally able to do the job.

Scarlett Has Received Authorization to Add an Assistant Manager to Her