Yu Chen, one of your most valued employees, has decided to leave your organization after 20 years of exceptional service. His decision took you completely by surprise and you have to fill the position quickly. To make sure you do not make a mistake and hire the wrong person, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
A) Conduct a reference checking without the applicant's knowledge.
B) Don't panic. Hire a temporary worker during the transition.
C) Update the list of job requirements, duties, and responsibilities so that you and the job candidate will understand the expectations of the position.
D) Before you extend an offer, check references.
E) During a job interview, ask appropriate questions, such as the long and short-term goals of the applicant.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conducting a reference check without the applicant's knowledge is unethical and can damage the company's reputation. It is important to gain the candidate's consent before conducting any reference check. Therefore, all the other options should be considered except conducting a reference check without the applicant's knowledge.

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