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Scenario 4-1 You Have Recently Been Hired as the HRM for Scribe

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Scenario 4-1
You have recently been hired as the HRM for Scribe Engineering, a Canadian software development company. Scribe's product is information systems. The company's environment is competitive and constantly changing. There continues to be an increased demand for customized computer systems that improve the flow of information in a wide range of small Canadian businesses. Due to Scribe's growth in sales, the company is anticipating requiring an increase from 150 to 200 employees. The company requires highly skilled software designers, computer programmers, sales professionals, and support staff. The majority of employees, from younger technical support staff to senior management, stated that work-life balance is important to them and that they want more flexibility in how and when their work gets done. Job demands are changing constantly because of the dynamic environment. There are concerns of sex, age, and family status discrimination with the office administration employees. The CEO stated that Scribe has a few outdated job advertisements, but that the company has never had time to write job descriptions. Managers have expressed concerns that job descriptions are of limited value because positions need to adapt to the high speed of change and that they limit their flexibility in supervising employees' tasks.
-Refer to Scenario 4-1. The administrative assistant job description states "the ability to use Excel and Word level II with a proficiency of 90%." What is this an example of?

Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The method of aligning and scrutinizing numbers from financial records with those presented in a bank statement to verify their consistency.

Interest Earned

The income received from investments in financial instruments like savings accounts, bonds, and loans, usually calculated as a percentage of the principal amount.

Internal Control

A process implemented by a company’s management and board of directors to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Pre-numbered

Pre-numbered refers to documents or forms that are sequentially numbered in advance, aimed at preventing fraud and ensuring completeness in record-keeping.