You Are the Director of Human Resources at an Accounting

question 88

Essay

You are the director of human resources at an accounting firm and are preparing to advise the hiring manager in interviewing candidates for articling positions with the firm.You've already identified key selection criteria for the position, which include excellent analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, and the ability to interact well with clients and coworkers.Generate one situational interview question and one behavioural interview question for the positions.Be sure to explain how each of the questions is relevant to any of the selection criteria identified.Complete answers are worth 5 points for each question-10 total.

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Definitions:

Employee Motivation

The level of energy, commitment, and creativity that a company's workers bring to their jobs.

Behavioral Model

An approach or theory that focuses on understanding and modifying observable actions as a key to understanding human psychology.

Task-Centered Relations

Interactions that are primarily focused on the completion of specific tasks rather than the personal relationship between the individuals involved.

Consideration

The act of thinking carefully about various aspects of a situation before making a decision or judgment.