The Mariposa Veterinary Clinic Is a Highly-Respected Animal Hospital, Specializing

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The Mariposa Veterinary Clinic is a highly-respected animal hospital, specializing in high-risk surgeries and cancer care for pets. It is doubling the size of its hospital and sick animal boarding facility. To fully staff the addition will require doubling the staff of veterinaries, licensed vet techs, groomers and handlers. Dr. Matt, the clinic director, has asked your advice on recruiting. You tell Dr. Matt:

• A) It is most important to fully staff the clinic for its opening in four weeks, even if the staff are only acceptable quality.
• B) It is most important to hire trainable staff who can learn the skills on the job. This will save labor costs.
• C) It is most important to hire quality staff, even if it means the new clinic will not be fully utilized for months.
• D) Suggest that all current staff work double shifts until the expansion is fully staffed.
• E) Since the clinic's competitive strategy is unclear, you cannot make any recommendations.

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