The participants reviewed descriptions of a potential employer; the descriptions varied with respect to whether the company had a drug-testing program and the level of need for testing. Perceived need was indicated by accident rates, absenteeism, and theft. Results revealed that the participants had more positive attitudes and intentions toward companies that did not have drug-testing programs and toward companies that did not need a testing program. An interactive effect between drug testing and subjective norms on attitudes toward a company was also significant. These results suggest that organizations should consider the effect of drug-testing programs on potential job applicants and that further research about potential applicants' responses is needed. Tables and 17 references (Author abstract modified)