com/0142-5455.htm Diversity in the workplace Hispanic perceptions of the hiring decision Spero C. Peppas Stetson School of Business and Economics‚ Mercer University‚ Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ USA Abstract Purpose – Given the growing importance of the Hispanic population in the USA‚ the increasing presence of this minority at all organizational levels‚ and the possibility that different subcultures would value different traits when hiring‚ the purpose of this research was to determine if there were culture-related
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Dear Mr. Arnold‚ I am pleased to submit my resume for the Human Resources Director position. As an Assistant Coordinating Manager with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation‚ I have more than six years experience in the Human Resources Department. Having just graduated with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from City College of New York‚ in January 2013‚ I believe I have the skills and qualifications this position requires. I am aware that the hospital services approximately
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could Ethical Violation Been Avoided? Throughout the many business scandals that have occurred over the years‚ some have had the same violations and some were different; however‚ all of them have consistently had ethical wrong doings involved in their scandal. In this paper we look specifically at the Tyco Industries scandal which resulted in indictments of the top executives of the company in 2002-2003. There are several ways that this scandal could have been avoided. First convening a board
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Memo To: From: Date: October 7‚ 2012 Re: Hiring a managerial accountant for internal accounting The purpose of hiring a managerial accountant is to focus on the internal accounting system. His or her goal will be to comply with the outside demand of bankers as well as summarize the data that will be used to manage and control the business better. He or she will be responsible for paying close attention to short-term goals on day to day basis and make sure that the long-term goals of the
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Occupational standards are the first steps in gaining qualifications that identify the competence of an individuals capability to do there job in an efficient manner and produce the best work possible. There are specific targets/specific standards that must be met as part of there job role. Employees also must have an understanding of the job role they have undertaken as part of occupational standards. For employers to identify if and where training is required employees must demonstrate there capabilities
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ABC‚ Inc.: The Hiring Snafu COMM/215 August 6‚ 2012 ABC‚ Inc.: The Hiring Snafu In today’s business world‚ most companies‚ like ABC‚ Inc.‚ seek to expand their workforce to increase productivity and profitability. Through proper planning‚ time management and communication‚ the hiring of new trainees for ABC‚ Inc. should be a fairly easy process for its recruiter. Employing new personnel can present various challenges for a recruiter if they fail to prepare properly. ABC‚ Inc.’s new
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A current and somewhat controversial topic regarding the hiring process is employers’ use of social media screening. The most popular sites to be checked are Facebook‚ LinkedIn‚ and Twitter and now more than ever‚ companies are looking on the Internet to see if applicants are active on these social media websites (Swallow). Harris Interactive conducted a survey of 2‚303 respondents from February 9‚ 2012 through March 2‚ 2012 to find out how many companies used social media sites to check on job
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Managers Hot Seat #1: Diversity in Hiring: Candidate Conundrum Summary of the case: The company personnel Robert (Manager) and Paul (Project leader) are interviewing two potential candidates Sonya and Jacqueline for a new position at the company. After interviewing both candidates Paul feels Sonya is the one they should hire while Robert believes they should hire Jacqueline. Paul’s reasoning is that he feels he’d work better with Sonya both being Caucasian while Robert thinks Paul may have personal
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In contemporary society the Standard variety of English is the most commonly used as it is respected and associated with a higher prestige. Its usage is also advocated by prescriptivists who believe that it is the ‘correct’ and only variety that should be used. Standard English is usually seen in formal settings‚ where its usage is necessary for official and public purposes. However‚ contextual factors play a vital role in determining the most appropriate variety to be used‚ which is supported by
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Could Have the American Revolution Been Avoided? As Benjamin Franklin once said‚ “No gains without pain.” This could not be more of a true statement when speaking of the American Revolution. There are so many factors that are said to have caused it‚ that it’s hard to determine what never needed to happen. Because of the French and Indian War‚ the British were suffering from debt. They needed the find a way out; therefore‚ new laws and acts were established. If the British would have treated the
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