Is it wise for managers to evaluate a promising candidate’s tweets or postings on social media sites as grounds for rejection before even interviewing him or her? What might be some ethical and legal issues for managers to consider? Discuss.
Is it wise for managers to evaluate a promising candidate’s tweets or postings on social media sites as grounds for rejection before even interviewing him or her? What might be some ethical and legal issues for managers to consider? Discuss.
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Is it wise for managers to evaluate a promising candidate’s tweets or postings on social media sites as grounds for rejection before even interviewing him or her? What might be some ethical and legal issues for managers to consider? Discuss.
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Staffing is a very important tool of an organization, which means the right person should be at the right place and at the right time. When managers consider informal means to shortlist candidates for selection or rejection based on their social status, gender, marital status, they may miss out on potential candidates.
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