Introduction Gender preferences in hiring decisions is a very current subject. It has been proved that there is an inequity in salaries between men and women‚ and that men will more often occupy leadership positions than women. But does gender really has an influence in hiring decisions? In this paper one will try to investigate this. The first point will treat the different gender stereotypes. The second point will cover the three main factors that have an influence on hiring decisions and the effect of
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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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Hiring the Elderly: an Ethical Dilemma Abstract The purpose of this report is to examine the topic of hiring the elderly in Latvia from a business ethics point of view. Since there are several tendencies‚ like ageing population‚ lack of labour-force‚ a shift towards western values and standards of company conduct‚ etc.‚ that are observable in Latvia‚ the authors believe this complex issue to be of significant importance and controversy. While putting forward the principle-based
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What should Betty do? Based on the present situation‚ Betty needs to evaluate the ethical and legal aspect of the situation. Did Betty lied for the Senior Management position? The question is about what is right and what is ethical and‚ what is the right thing for Betty to do? The current proposed action for Betty is‚ whether the action is legal? According to Bagley and Savage (2009)‚ it is vital to address the legal issue first in order to establish the perception that legal compliance is the
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Hiring Process of IN-N-OUT The IN-N-OUT‘s human resources hiring department offers their new employee’s excellent benefits. The new employees will receive a minimum of $10.00 per hour‚ paid vacations‚ free meals‚ flexible schedules to accommodate school and other activities‚ comprehensive training‚ and 401k plan. That is for part-time employment. For IN-N-OUT full- time employee’s‚ they would also receive a benefit package that comes along with medical‚ dental‚ vision‚ life‚ and travel
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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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What Actions Should be taken? In Ruwan’s Prospective Ruwan should first raise his opinion to his immediate superior Mr. Robert Chapman‚ Controller to ensure that he does not break immediate or formal line of communication in the organizational hierarchy. If Mr. Robert agrees with him he could talk to the senior management. However‚ if he does not agree Ruwan could directly take it to the senior management which could bring up a discussion to re consider the decision taken by them. On the other hand
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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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Abstract Illegal immigration is the migration of people across national borders‚ or the residence of foreign nationals in a country‚ in a way that is illegal according to the immigration laws of the destination country. This case study deals with the hiring of illegal immigrants‚ which in this case are people who came to the United States without a Visa‚ who crossed the border by avoiding inspection and who are looking for employment in the United States. When a company hires illegal immigrants‚ there
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Should professional athlete’s be held to higher moral standards? Did you have a favorite athlete growing up? If so‚ did you try to act like them‚ or even try to talk like them? Perhaps you wore their jersey‚ and often were present at every single game they played in. Many children as well as young adults adore an athlete‚ but moreover aspire to resemble them one day. Athletes are role models for children and young adults especially. If they do something that is not acceptable‚ what example will
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