When Jacqueline was hired by Acme Global to be an office cleaner,the human resource management department skipped the background check.Now Jacqueline has pass keys to all the offices in one of Acme Global's building.What a background check would have revealed is that Jacqueline has several past convictions for assault.This could be a case of __________.
A)compensatory selection
B)a negligent hire
C)unfitness for duty
D)compensatory recruitment

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A negligent hire occurs when an employer fails to conduct a thorough background check or investigate the applicant's past before offering employment. In this case, the HR department skipped the background check, which resulted in hiring an employee with a criminal record, making it a case of negligent hire.

When Jacqueline Was Hired by Acme Global to Be an Office