The Use of Polygraphs to Screen Potential Employees
Date
1981-03
Authors
Johnson, Robert J.
Shields, Patricia M.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Bureau of Business Research, University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
Each year, retail employees steal an estimated $5 billion to $10 billion in merchandise from employers. Many businesses are using the preemployment polygraph test as a preventative measure to protect themselves from such losses. Opponents of the test, however, raise serious moral and ethical questions about its use. They argue that the test violates an individual's rights by invading privacy and requiring self-incrimination. In addition, they challenge the test's reliability and validity.
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Keywords
polygraph, pre-employment, Political Science
Citation
Johnson, R. J., Shields, P. (1981). The use of polygraphs to screen potential employees. Texas Business Review, 55(2). pp. 90-92.