Background:

Splitz has a facility for machine repair. An anonymous letter accusing Pat Ham, long-time Splitz employee and chief engineer, of having improper relationships with outside parties has gone to Spitz's general counsel. The letter did not give details but contained the following text: "Pat and Chris go way back". A public record background investigation is done on Pat Ham. In addition, Pat Ham's bi-weekly expense reports submitted to corporate have been reviewed. Now, Splitz wants to get more information on the allegations in the letter.

4. During the course of, the interview the following information has been learned: Chris Payoff and Pat Ham are believed to be very close friends. The families are known to travel together frequently, including visits to the Ham condominium in Florida and skiing in Colorado. Pat Ham has been alleged to spend time at Chris Payoff's company during the workday. Several people have come forward and stated that Chris Payoff is the owner of one of the facility's sub-contractors. One person made the claim that Pat Ham is also a partner in this company, butt other employees have not confirmed this piece of information. During the interviews, no one has admitted to writing the anonymous letter. Neither has anyone provided information on an improper relationship between Pat Ham and Chris Payoff. How should Pat Ham be interviewed? What questions should be asked?