Bob Has an Opening to Fill in His Department

question 60

Multiple Choice

Bob has an opening to fill in his department.Although high performance is really needed from a new employee,Bob's organization has little to offer in the way of organizational support.The organization has no real training program,the technology the department uses is outdated,and the relationships among Bob's other subordinates are somewhat conflict-ridden.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Since organizational support is absent, it is unlikely high performance can be expected from any new hire.
• B) Bob should probably outsource this job to an independent contractor.
• C) In this situation, Bob is most likely to get high performance from the new hire if he selects an applicant with extremely high ability.
• D) In this situation, Bob will most likely get high performance from the new hire if he selects an applicant who is highly motivated and has a strong work ethic.

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Definitions:

Variable Inspection Cost

The cost associated with the examination of products or processes that varies with the level of production or activity.

Machine-Hours

A measure of machine use or production time calculated in hours.

Relevant Range

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Differential Cost

The cost difference between two alternative decisions.