Companies conducting a selection process are at risk of legal action f

QUESTION

Companies conducting a selection process are at risk of legal action from unhired candidates who claim they are victims of bias. What strategy can help to lower the risk of bias?

A) conducting unstructured interviews
B) conducting Internet-based interviews
C) conducting interviews by committee
D) eliminating systematic scoring of interviews
E) checking applicants’ references and legal status

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Bias in interviews can result from the subjective responses of a solo interviewer conducting an unstructured interview. Structured interviews designed, conducted, and evaluated by a committee can help deter bias and limit legal claims.