
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 5th Edition by Raymond Noe, John Hollenbeck, Barry Gerhart, Patrick Wright
Edition 5ISBN: 9780077515522
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 5th Edition by Raymond Noe, John Hollenbeck, Barry Gerhart, Patrick Wright
Edition 5ISBN: 9780077515522 Exercise 2
Drug Tests Are Becoming the Norm
Extent of Drug Testing (percent of companies)
A majority of companies conduct preemployment drug tests, according to a study by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association. (Other studies have found similar results.) Employers say that after they implemented testing programs, productivity improved. The tests are most common at large companies, and most companies that use them test all of their candidates.
What would be the advantages and drawbacks of testing all job candidates, rather than just the ones being considered for safety-sensitive jobs, such as truck driver or electrician?
Extent of Drug Testing (percent of companies)

A majority of companies conduct preemployment drug tests, according to a study by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association. (Other studies have found similar results.) Employers say that after they implemented testing programs, productivity improved. The tests are most common at large companies, and most companies that use them test all of their candidates.
What would be the advantages and drawbacks of testing all job candidates, rather than just the ones being considered for safety-sensitive jobs, such as truck driver or electrician?
Explanation
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Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 5th Edition by Raymond Noe, John Hollenbeck, Barry Gerhart, Patrick Wright
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