Weekly Discussion 7 - Interview Questions

4:11 Eation requirement is APA Style, Versic Related Course Objectives As a sales manager, what characteristics would you look for, and what criteria would you use, when promoting a salesperson to the position of Regional Sales Manager? Why do many outstanding salespeople fail to become successful Sales Managers? What can sales managers do to increase the professionalism of their salespeople? How can a sales Manager reward a Sales Team to increase profitability for the organization. If you, as a sales manager, were required to prepare an annual operating plan, what would you include in the plan? Assignment Description and Instructions In this assignment, students work individually and complete an essay. Students must identify an organization of choice. This organization will be used throughout the document progress. The assignment will cover some of the key elements of the course and will be built from a collection of activities given as students move from unit to unit, with each…

Which of the following describes the general manager’s decision to ensure employees are trained and ready to move up in the organization?   Question 2 options:   a)  Job specification   b)  Employment agreement   c)  At will employment   d)  Succession planning

SUBJECT : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (please provide relevant and explained answer...Thankyou!!) Devising the company’s overall strategic plan is top management’s responsibility. However, few top executives formulate strategic plans without lower-level manager’s input. In view of the current business competitive pressures do you think this strategy will work, give your arguments? Also explain why strategic planning is important to all managers. and briefly describe the steps of strategic planning process.

Mangement  Staffing is a critical component of any organization's success. It involves the process of identifying, recruiting, and placing the right individuals in the right positions to achieve the company's goals and objectives. Effective staffing ensures that a company has the necessary talent and skills to carry out its operations efficiently and adapt to changing market demands. It's not just about filling job openings, but about finding the best fit for both the organization and the individual. Question: How can organizations ensure that their staffing process aligns with their long- term strategic goals and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion?

1. Orientation program is important to all newly hired employees. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement. 2. Why is training expensive? What are the costs involved in giving a training? 3. Why should Training Need Analysis or TNA be performed before any formal training is initiated?

1. What specifically would you tell John to say to justify to continue investment in understanding the organization's HRIS needs? 2. Be specific, and outline your recommendations for John, being sure to include key points from this chapter.

Q1. Define the following terms briefly;  a) Profession:  b) Work:  c) Career:  Q2. Based on your definitions of the terms above, explain your future profession, work and career with examples.  Q3. Define the terms “ability” and “interest” and write at least 3 of your abilities and at least 3 of your interest.

1. As a consultant to Karen, how would you recommend she address the four (4) issues identified in part 1 (1) at BLC. These solutions must be specific and realistic. Indicate why you have chosen these recommendations.  2. Assess the benefits and risks of your chosen course of action (s).

Suppose you are working as HR officer in a private organization that is operating in Pharmaceutical sector. Five posts of sales officers have been created in your organization for the first time. The head of HR department has instructed you to write job description and job specification of newly created sales officer jobs. You are also required to suggest viable recruitment and selection strategies for hiring five sales officers. Please explain the followings by keeping in view the above scenario. 1. What kind of research can be useful before writing the job description and job specification?

What would be a title for this job description? SUMMARY: Oversee sales, service and installation (when assigned) of the division. Directs andcoordinates the overall management and development of the assigned sales division byperforming the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.Direct and coordinate sales management teams for assigned sales division: 35%• Ensure that division sales goals are achieved. Ensure effective sales floor environment.• Recruit and hire qualified staff in cooperation with HR. Ensure orientation for new staff.• Coach, train and support staff. Provide feedback and recognition regularly. Cross trainstaff to ensure departmental coverage for major functions.• Support company policies and discipline staff as needed (verbal and written counselings).• Document and conduct performance reviews thoroughly and timely—hold staffaccountable for fulfilling their key responsibilities and goals satisfactorily. Setperformance objectives and develop staff’s…

Q2. A- In Adobe company, Ms. Tia was transferred from another function into an important HR role. It was not long before complaints were coming in, which set the stage for an unpleasant mid-year performance review.“What is your future plan?” asked her boss, trying to build some perspective on the situation rather than jumping into a series of criticisms. The employee had no answers. “Tell me what you would like to achieve in this job?” her boss persisted. After avoiding a direct answer she eventually blurted out, “Why are you asking me this? I love this job.” Then she burst into tears. Her boss knew there was a problem but could not put his finger on why she was doing so poorly. Neither did he have the time to devote to a lot of coaching. He knew she was motivated and had a good track record in her previous job. Despite the complaints from her internal clients he wanted to give her a chance. Now suggest to the boss that what chance should be given to Ms. Tia to improve her performance…

imaginary interview for business student.       1.Each one of you is about to open a new shop. It can be anything you want.  Flower shop, pet shop,             or an unholy body shop.       2. Your thesis is “I have to hire somebody to run the front desk”      3. Your subjects are the two other people assigned to your group of three      4. Your criteria that you will use to make your decision between the subjects are the questions you      create to use in an imaginary interview.  You only need three questions.  Mark down their responses        these will go in the “examples” sections of each body treatment paragraph.

Case study: For many businesses in today’s belt-tightening economy, decisions on pay need to be strategic to ensure that employees are treated fairly and to ensure that businesses can remain viable. This requires knowing what your competitors pay their employees and knowing your own salary budget. But knowing what your competitors are paying can be both valuable and painful. As a primary stakeholder and former CEO of Costa Vida, a fast-growing chain of fresh Mexican restaurants, Nathan Gardner knew he was competing against some restaurant chains with competitive compensation systems. Costa Vida is a fresh Mexican grill featuring Baja-inspired foods that are made from scratch daily. Following a trip to Cabo San Lucas on the Baja Coast in Mexico, Costa Vida founders JD and Sarah Gardner were inspired with a vision: Bring the freshly made local cuisine with the vibrant lifestyle to the United States. They started their first restaurant in 2001, and after just 13 years, Costa Vida has more…

Question 03 Discuss some of the ways organizations and jobs changed over the past ten years. What changes do you anticipate over the next ten years? How might these changes affect the manager's job and the skills a manager needs to be successful?

3. ANALYSING THE CURRENT PERFORMANCE OF THE BUSINESS   a)     Having learnt your course in Logistics Performance Measures explain to the board: i.          What does concept “Performance” refer to and,            ii.         illustrate your understanding of the Common Elements of Performance Management using a relevant example from this RCL case study b)     Submit an assessment using the scale below   Scale:    Does not meet expectations Meets some of the expectations Meets and/or exceed all or some expectations     Levels of performance management Questions that the performance management levels aim to answer   Your Assessment based on the Scale   Your reasoning on the assessment   Examples in the case study to support your assessment   1.      Strategic performance management     Is the strategy being implemented to achieve the organisational objectives?         Is the organisation delivering the expected results?       Levels of performance management…

Human resource management.1. With the impact of COVID19 facing organizations at this challenging time, illustrate how do you restructure your organization in order to reduce the cost of your organization. The restructuring is due to the lesser income during pandemic time. The expected loss of income is about 70%. Your organizational restructuring would require roughly about 50-70% of cost adjustment.

Plan for the retirement of older employees of your organization.a. Objectivesb. Strategiesc. Activities

Questions: 1. What are the roles of Human Resource in strategic planning? 2. What are the kinds of Human Resource Planning and the important elements in strategic Human Resource Planning. 3. Discuss the different kinds of planning techniques in Human Resource.

Q3- A-You has been appointed to head a recruitment team at Sifz ltd, a locally incorporated company dealing in electronic appliances. They are currently recruiting sales representatives. Identify five compensable factors for a sales representative job? Why is it important for an HRto identify the compensable factors?

Investing in employee training and development is a strategic approach that contributes to both individual growth and organizational success. Managers play a crucial role in identifying skill gaps, providing opportunities for training, and supporting the continuous learning of their teams. By aligning training programs with organizational goals, managers can enhance the skills and capabilities of their workforce, leading to improved performance and adaptability in a rapidly changing business landscape.   Question: How can managers design and implement effective training and development programs that not only address current skill needs but also prepare employees for future challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving business environment?

Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow. 1. You are a newly promoted HR manager for a company that manufactures a variety of kitchen appliances. As the HR Manager, you have been asked to implement a Management by Objectives (MBO) program. This program is new to the organization and must be implemented within six months. The HR Executive has asked you to prepare a report to outline how you plan on rolling out this program. The report should include the information below: a. Using the steps of the MBO process, explain how you would go about implementing MBO at this company. b. List three (3) advantages of implementing MBO. c. List three (3) reasons why MBO may fail within an organization

Answer these five multiple choice questions: Question 1 ________ is the process of acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees, and attending to their labor relations, health and safety, and fairness concerns. Select one: a. Labour Relations b. Human Resource Management c. Behavioural Management d. Organizational Health & Safety Management Question 2 According to Saylor the four key elements of human resource are? Select one: a. Selection and placement, Job analysis, Compensation and benefits and Diversity management b. Selection and placement, Job design, Compensation and benefits and Training and development c. Selection and placement, Job design, Compensation and benefits and Diversity management d. Selection and placement, Job design, Retention management and Diversity management Question 3 As the director of HR, you are in a meeting with your corporate officers discussing the firm's deliberate use of personnel to gain a competitive…