Discuss: Two truths and a lie

Read the following before beginning this discussion:

How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled

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If you are interested in learning more, you may want to view the following:

PBS Frontline: Plastic Wars

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(optional viewing) (54:22)

Part I: Initial Post

Recently, it has come to light that the oil industry manipulated data in regards to the recycling of plastics. This is just one example of why the background check of employees is critical to the success of an organization.

To what extent does/can a background check mitigate these situations?

Integrity of social media as a mechanism for a background check?

What data points should be a part of your background investigation? Identify at least 5 for your initial post.

What additional data will you need for your analysis?

Which of these questions should be a background check and which should be an interview? Why?

How could you as a talent manager have helped to prevent the injustice that occurred?

Part II: Interact with Peers

Please meaningfully engage with at least two peers and add at least three documents or questions to their background investigation to move the conversation forward. Share insights about what they said, ask questions, share experiences, etc.

Assignment Guidelines

Actively monitor your own discussion thread throughout the week and respond as appropriate.

Review the discussion rubric to learn how to maximize your points.

Links: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled