I recently filled out a job application that had a questionnaire with ethical questions and scales. It concerns me that there would be people willing to steal(from work or anywhere else) or use drugs(including alcohol) before or at work. Why would people behave unethically? One should not do such things. And what keeps and unethical person from just lying on the ethics survey? Because if some jerk was willing to be unethical, they'd be willing to lie about it! Or are they not always so smart and foolish enough to think that their choice isn't bad after all?
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Ethics and Job Application Questionnaires
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I think it's unethical for companies to rely on those tests, which only demonstrate a person's willingness to answer in the manner that they are looking for."I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill
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Originally posted by KingsGambit View PostI think it's unethical for companies to rely on those tests, which only demonstrate a person's willingness to answer in the manner that they are looking for.If it weren't for the Resurrection of Jesus, we'd all be in DEEP TROUBLE!
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Giving a false answer on a job application is in and of itself grounds for termination. It's one of the few areas that is seldom contested. If I, as an employer, can demonstrate you lied on an employment application, you can be terminated immediately (in most states).The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostGiving a false answer on a job application is in and of itself grounds for termination. It's one of the few areas that is seldom contested. If I, as an employer, can demonstrate you lied on an employment application, you can be terminated immediately (in most states).
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Originally posted by Paula View PostThat's just what I was thinking. This really isn't about determining the ethics of a potential employee so much as having evidence on file to justify a firing. Firing an employee isn't as straightforward as it was decades ago. Especially if the employee has gotten past the probationary period.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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What about things like exact dates that one doesn't remember? Like asking for the month and day one started and ended a job? And why do some applications only have three options to pick from for why you aren't working that job anymore? What would summer jobs fit under? Quit?If it weren't for the Resurrection of Jesus, we'd all be in DEEP TROUBLE!
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Originally posted by Christianbookworm View PostWhat about things like exact dates that one doesn't remember? Like asking for the month and day one started and ended a job? And why do some applications only have three options to pick from for why you aren't working that job anymore? What would summer jobs fit under? Quit?"I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill
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I've seen a few of those tests. I think there's a trick in the exam. Certain questions are asked several times but with different words and phrases. But they are still basically the same question. I think the trick is to see if the person gives the same answer to them. At least it would show consistency.When I Survey....
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Originally posted by Faber View PostI've seen a few of those tests. I think there's a trick in the exam. Certain questions are asked several times but with different words and phrases. But they are still basically the same question. I think the trick is to see if the person gives the same answer to them. At least it would show consistency.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by KingsGambit View PostFor your first question - I always just tried to estimate the date. I definitely don't remember the exact last day of jobs I had over ten years ago.
For example, if you were in prison or a halfway house for 6 months, but you "extended" your previous employment to cover that period.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Christianbookworm View PostWhat about things like exact dates that one doesn't remember? Like asking for the month and day one started and ended a job? And why do some applications only have three options to pick from for why you aren't working that job anymore? What would summer jobs fit under? Quit?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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