Which of the following is NOT a guideline for conducting in-house investigations?

• A. Maintain acceptable pretext
• B. Do not discuss personal matters
• C. Do not miss work
• D. Follow company rules, regs, and procedures

Answer: (B)

When conducting in-house investigations, you gather facts that are relevant to the incident, follow established procedures, and ensure you’re addressing the issue within policy. The guidance you’d expect to see includes sticking to company rules, showing up to work so you can complete the process, and using appropriate, lawful methods to collect information. The statement about not discussing personal matters is not a guideline because personal context can be central to understanding what happened. Investigators often need to explore personal factors if they pertain to the event, relationships, or workplace dynamics, while still honoring privacy and legal boundaries. So that directive would not be a standard guideline for conducting the investigation.