The Selection Process for Hiring the Assistant to the Mayor

question 84

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 her or his approach to handling the crisis, which will be recorded and evaluated by a panel. This is an example of a:

• A) competency interview.
• B) behavioral interview.
• C) stress interview.
• D) situational interview.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

refers to the total time that production equipment is operated during a specific period, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Assembly Department

A segment within a manufacturing facility where parts are put together to form a finished product.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

is an estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual products or job orders based on a specific activity base.

Finishing Department

The final stage in the manufacturing process where products are completed, packaged, and prepared for delivery.