Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Job Applicant's References

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a job applicant's references is NOT true?

A) An overwhelming majority of U.S. companies do not check applicants' references before hiring.
B) Many former employers are reluctant to provide either positive or negative information about job applicants.
C) Applicants generally provide only references they know will say positive things.
D) Organizations that fail to check employees' references can be charged with criminal negligence if those employees later commit crimes.