Additional Case 5.3
You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates.
The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50% female and 35% minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence.
-Refer to Additional Case 5.3.Which of the following would most likely help the firm avoid liability for negligent hiring?
A) Instituting a sexual harassment policy
B) Strictly using structured interview methods
C) Administering personality tests to screen for violent personalities
D) Developing hiring policies that require employee background checks

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Developing hiring policies that require employee background checks can help the firm avoid liability for negligent hiring, especially given the past incident of workplace violence. This would also align with the priority selection criteria of the ability to learn and adapt, as well as willingness to perform the job assigned. Instituting a sexual harassment policy or administering personality tests would not directly address the issue of avoiding negligent hiring liability, and strictly using structured interview methods may not provide a comprehensive assessment of candidates.

Additional Case 5.3 You Are a Middle Manager Looking for a First-Line Supervisor