Which statement has the proper perspective about the testing of employees by a business?
A) Due process need not always be followed by a business implementing a testing program for its employees if a legitimate interest is the justification for the testing.
B) The government has always opposed testing Federal employees for illicit drugs but has continuously supported polygraph testing of its employees.
C) Drug testing can only be defensible when there is a legitimate interest at stake and that the steps the business is taking to protect that interest are reasonable and morally permissible.
D) Informed consent need not be observed by a business implementing a testing program for its employees if proper notification has been given.

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This statement recognizes that while drug testing can sometimes be justifiable, it must be done with a legitimate interest in mind and with reasonable, ethical steps taken to protect that interest. This perspective respects both the rights of the employer and the privacy and dignity of the employee. The other options either ignore essential principles, such as informed consent and due process, or present unsupported generalizations about government policies.

Which Statement Has the Proper Perspective About the Testing of Employees