Can you please help to solve this case?

Your company is in the final stages of recruiting a new salesperson The

final candidate, Frank Neusome, seems to haveit all good sales experime,

demonstrated results, strong contacts in the business, and a personalityta

will it in with your organizational culture. The assessment he completer

shows that he is a strong candidate for the role.

As alast step, you want to call Frank's references. He has given you three

names, all of whom work with Frank's former employer, not his current

one. The hiring manager, Joe, mentions that he knows a couple of people

who work at Frank's current employer and is going to call them to "get

the goods" on Frank.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What are the concerns about Joe phoning his connections at Frank's

current employer?

2. What are the potential consequences of Joe calling Frank's colleagues

to ask about him?

3. Are there any privacy or consent laws that your organization needs

to follow when recruiting? Do these laws apply to Frank's situation?

4. What would you advise Joe to do in this situation?