Trends in Hiring Practices

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Trends in Hiring Practices
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 pre­employment assessment is not unusual. Gourmet grocery chain Central Market uses a four­page application form which includes essay questions such as “Tell us about your favorite food experience.” If it seems an applicant is a good match for the company, he or she is asked to make a statement about himself or herself using items found in the grocery store and to participate with other applicants in a roundtable discussion.

-Refer to Trends in Hiring Practices. Which recruiting technique did Amy's use?

• A) internal recruiting
• B) establishing career paths
• C) franchising
• D) job posting
• E) external recruiting

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually do pay.

Price Elasticity

The determination of how price alterations influence the market demand for a commodity.

Marginal Value

The additional satisfaction or utility received by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Consumer's Demand

The desire of purchasers, users, or consumers for specific goods or services at a given price over a specified period.