Concept explainers
(a)
Case summary: The Person J possesses associate degree in arts for four months and has a keen interest in sales job and after completion of graduation, was interviewed many times but not succeeded as Person J does not have any prior work experience in sales.
Character in the case: Person J
Adequate information:The person did not find any job even after being interviewed.
To determine: The work values and work styles that would be rated as very important.
(b)
Case summary: The Person J possesses associate degree in arts for four months and has a keen interest in sales job and after completion of graduation, was interviewed many times but not succeeded as Person J does not have any prior work experience in sales.
Character in the case: Person J
Adequate information:The person did not find any job even after being interviewed.
To determine: The way by which Person J may find out the depth of interest in sales job.
(c)
Case summary: The Person J possesses associate degree in arts for four months and has a keen interest in sales job and after completion of graduation, was interviewed many times but not succeeded as Person J does not have any prior work experience in sales.
Character in the case: Person J
Adequate information:The person did not find any job even after being interviewed.
To suggest:Additional strategies that will help Person J to get sales job.

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