The Selection Process for Hiring the Assistant to the Mayor

question 63

Multiple Choice

The selection process for hiring the assistant to the mayor of a large city includes giving the finalists three hypothetical crisis scenarios. One deals with a terrorist threat at a sporting event, another deals with a plane crash at the airport, and the third deals with a major earthquake. Each candidate must describe his or her approach to handling the crisis, which will be recorded and evaluated by a panel. This best exemplifies a(n) _____.

• A) unstructured interview
• B) biographical interview
• C) nondirective interview
• D) situational interview

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Definitions:

Compulsory Arbitration

A mandatory process where disputing parties are required to resolve their differences through an arbitrator's decision, rather than through a court trial.

Collective Agreement

A written contract negotiated between an employer and a trade union, covering the terms and conditions of employment.

Collective Agreement

A written contract negotiated between an employer and a union representing the employees, specifying the terms and conditions of employment.

Labour Relations Board

A governmental agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing labor laws and practices, including dispute resolution between employers and employees.