Additional Case 3.3 Tyra Has Been the Head of HR at SPI for at SPI

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Additional Case 3.3
Tyra has been the head of HR at SPI for 20 years. During her time there, she has instituted an internal EEO complaint resolution process and a no-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.
Many SPI employees are Asian immigrants, but there are half a dozen countries represented within the company. Such diversity benefits the firm because many of the firm's product manuals are translated into foreign languages.
Due to an increase in product demand, SPI needs to hire many new employees. Tyra has received 70 applications for positions in the production department. She hires 60% of the white applicants and 25% of the African-Americans applicants.
-Refer to Additional Case 3.3.Which of the following is an appropriate question for Tyra to ask an applicant?

• A) What language do you speak at home?
• B) Do you speak or write in another language fluently?
• C) How did you learn to read or write in a foreign language?
• D) What language do you feel most comfortable with?

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses linked to the manufacturing of products that a company sells.

Sales Forecast

An estimate of the quantity of goods or services that an organization expects to sell in a particular period.

Raw Material Purchases Cost

The total amount spent on buying raw materials necessary for production.

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products that are ready to be sold but have not been sold yet.