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Trends in Hiring Practices Zachary Schneider Saw a Sign in the Window

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Trends in Hiring Practices Zachary Schneider saw a sign in the window of an Amy's Ice Creams franchise operation. The sign said the company was looking for new employees. When he went in to ask for a job application, he was given a paper bag and told to do "something creative with it." The test was to see whether the job applicant was suited to carrying out the chain's mission: "To make people's day." This type of pre-employment assessment is not unusual. Gourmet grocery chain Central Market uses a four-page application form which includes essay questions such as "Tell us about your favorite food experience." If it seems an applicant is a good match for the company, he or she is asked to make a statement about himself or herself using items found in the grocery store and to participate with other applicants in a roundtable discussion. Refer to Trends in Hiring Practices. Amy's is convinced that how applicants respond to its request to do something creative with a brown paper bag accurately predicts how well job applicants will perform if hired. In other words, it believes its pre-employment assessment method is ____.

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Mission

A statement that defines the core purpose and focus of an organization, guiding its decisions and directions.

Price Changes

Adjustments made to the selling price of goods or services in response to market demands, cost of production, or competitive pricing.

Demand

Prospective customers’ desire for the goods and services available.

Competitor Prices

Refers to the pricing strategies and rates set by companies competing in the same market or industry.