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Scenario 10-1 Zachary Schneider Saw a Sign in the Window of an of an Amy's

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Scenario 10-1
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 favourite food experience." If it seems an applicant is a good match for the company,then the applicant is asked to make a personal statement using items found in the grocery store and to participate with other applicants in a roundtable discussion.
-Refer to Scenario 10-1. The need for creative skills in order to work at Amy's would have been developed for franchisees by the company's HR department. What is the term for what HR developed?

Definitions:

Economic Downturn

A period of decline in economic performance across a broad area, typically characterized by reduced industrial activity, consumer spending, and increased unemployment.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

Pink Slip

An informal term for the notice of dismissal given to an employee; historically, it referred to a pink-colored document.

UPS

UPS (United Parcel Service) is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company.