A Friend Is Thinking About Applying for a Technical or Managerial

question 59

Essay

A friend is thinking about applying for a technical or managerial job opportunity at a large computer network firm. However, past experience has made your friend aware that it is important to ensure that the company's dominant values are aligned with his or her own. Identify three (3) different types of artifacts that your friend should consider when deciphering the culture of the computer network firm. Your friend is a job applicant, so your answer should relate to the experience of being recruited into an organization.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Condition

Relates to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Illogical Thinking

A thought process involving reasoning that is inconsistent with standard logic, often resulting in erroneous conclusions or perceptions.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or feelings outside the societal norm that impair an individual's functioning.