Raylon Inc

question 82

Multiple Choice

Raylon Inc. needs to hire a new Floor Supervisor. As the company has recently made an effort to increase diversity within the organization, the HR team wants to hire a qualified female candidate for the role, instead of adequately qualified male candidates. However, top management insists that optimal performance is the top priority and that the candidate hired should be the person best suited for the job. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen HR's case for hiring the female candidate?

• A) The company has recently introduced policies that provide greater benefits for working and single mothers.
• B) There are nearly as many female employees on the floor as male employees.
• C) Most of the top-level managers in the company are female.
• D) Both candidates have the qualifications required to perform up to expectations.
• E) The company policy stipulates that each employee has to work at least one week per month on a night shift.

Recognize the significance of person analysis in determining training program content.

Describe the concept of trainee readiness and its components.

Identify the critical characteristics that influence instructor effectiveness.

Acknowledge the growing popularity and effectiveness of games in training.

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Definitions:

Opinion Leaders

Individuals who hold influence over the attitudes and behaviors of others within specific communities or groups, often because of their authority, knowledge, or position.

Cultivation Theory

A theory in media studies that posits that long-term exposure to television can shape viewers' perceptions of social reality.

Long-Term

Pertaining to or involving an extended period of time.

Mainstreaming

The integration of specialized or marginalized groups into the wider, dominant group or culture.