Additional Case 5.3 You Are a Middle Manager Looking for a First-Line Supervisor

question 6

Multiple Choice

Additional Case 5.3
You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates.
The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50% female and 35% minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence.
-Refer to Additional Case 5.3.The best way to combine predictors used in the selection process would be a:

• A) statistical strategy.
• B) clinical strategy.
• C) multiple hurdle strategy.
• D) differentiated strategy.

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Definitions:

Actual Costs

The real costs incurred in the production of goods or services, as opposed to estimated or forecasted costs.

Standard Costs

Standard costs are predetermined calculations used in cost accounting that represent the expected cost of manufacturing or producing goods under normal conditions.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of labor per unit of output, indicating efficiency in labor use.

Actual Costs

The real financial expenditures incurred by a company, as opposed to budgeted or estimated costs.