Every Current Applicant for a Position in the Marketing Department

question 18

Short Answer

Every current applicant for a position in the marketing department of Company A is given a 10-question test on interpretation of findings from statistical analyses.Individuals are rated on three levels based on their scores: Excellent (9-10 correct),Average (5-8 correct),and Poor (fewer than 5 correct).Historically,the probability of an individual scoring Excellent = .38,Average = .52,and Poor = .10.Also,the company knows that 90 percent of applicants who score Excellent are offered a position,75 percent of applicants who score Average are offered a position,and 35 percent of the applicants who score Poor are offered a position.What is the probability that an individual who is offered a position has a Poor score?

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Definitions:

Distributed Leadership

What occurs when all members of a team contribute helpful task and maintenance behaviours.

Maintenance Activities

Tasks performed to keep equipment or systems operating efficiently, preventing breakdowns and extending their useful life.

Task Activities

Specific actions or work that needs to be accomplished as part of a broader project or role.

Norming Stage

Refers to the stage in group development where members establish norms, roles, and build relationships to facilitate group harmony and teamwork.