ABSTRACT
These are three very good reasons for corporate America to conduct background investigations prior to acquiring new companies or businesses, hiring new employees or executives, or investing time and money in a new venture. It is a good idea to know who you are doing business with before you become involved. See Figure 11.1 for a sample background checklist. These are some of the reasons that investigators who specialize in background investigations can be very busy. Let us look at some of the different types of investigations that can be conducted.
