During an Interview, an Applicant Reveals That She Has Been

question 95

Multiple Choice

During an interview, an applicant reveals that she has been active in supporting unions in the past. An appropriate response by you, the interviewing manager, is:

• A) To ignore her statement.
• B) To inform her that the company does not support unionization.
• C) To inform her that the information is irrelevant to your hiring decision and find some other reason not to hire.
• D) To inform her that the information is irrelevant and proceed with hiring as if the information had not been given.

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Definitions:

Lean Manufacturing

A systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity.

Business Philosophy

The underlying principles and values that guide the operations, decisions, and overall direction of a company.

Nonmanufacturing Processes

Operations or activities that are not involved in the physical creation of goods.

Applied Factory Overhead

The allocation of estimated overhead costs to individual units of production based on a predetermined rate.