Reference no: EM132609329

Question 1: During the interview, the interviewee demonstrated the following characteristics. Determine whether the characteristics is more consistent with truthful or untruthful behavior.

Truthful / Untruthful Description of Behavior

1. Became argumentative when asked to describe the system to process disbursement checks
2. Confrontational throughout, unwilling to answer even basic questions about his position
3. Consternation for the impact of the missing money on the company and his fellow employees
4. Distant and unengaged during sensitive questions about ghost employees being paid through payroll
5. In response to questions, asked the interviewer if she needed coffee, or a more comfortable chair
6. Maintained rigid body posture during the entire interview, barely moving for 30 minutes
7. Maintains cool composure and complete responses during the most sensitive questions
8. No regard for the company or fellow employees when told the IRS's tax case could put the company out of business
9. Repeatedly asked how much longer the interview required, implying that she had too much work to waste her time
10. Profound interest in the topics covered by the interviewer
11. Attentiveness and concern that her answers were understood
12. Sat quietly and politely answered questions, ensuring that the answers were responsive to the question asked
13. Tranquil and untroubled while answering questions, without any sign of erratic behavior
14. When confronted with the materially misstated financial information, adamantly and continuously maintained that he played no role in the deception