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Subject:Re: The OTHER Test From:Annamaria Profit <inteltek -at- erols -dot- com> To:Christi Carew <ccarew -at- rangestar -dot- com> Date:Wed, 18 Oct 2000 16:13:53 -0400
Christi,
Mgmt types would argue that it's a judgement issue. They want employees
who can successfully navigate the corporation's political, corporate,
ethical, and social environments. Failures to successsfully navigate
similar outside environments points to a basic character flaw or worse,
a socio- or psychopathic personality. And the overriding rule for
corporate employees is "fit in".
Christi Carew wrote:
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Annamaria Profit [mailto:inteltek -at- erols -dot- com]
> > Subject: Re: The OTHER Test
>
> > It is standard corp HR policy to do credit checks, motor
> > vehicle checks,
> > and criminal history checks on every employee.
>
> I know it's standard. My point is that I don't see how it's relative except
> in banking or other institutions and positions where the employee might be
> able to have some power over money.
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