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. Central Market uses its application form to ____.

• A)shield it from EEOC prosecution
• B)avoid reference checks
• C)administer selection tests
• D)determine how well future employees are performing
• E)train new employees

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Definitions:

Implicit Attitude

Unconscious associations and feelings towards people, objects, or concepts that influence one’s thoughts and actions.

Egalitarian

A belief in or promotion of the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Eye Contact

The act of two individuals looking directly into each other's eyes, which can communicate various feelings or social signals.

Attachment Style

Patterns of relationship dynamics that are established early in life, influencing how individuals bond with others and perceive emotional closeness and security.