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    When analyzing a job and creating job descriptions individual attributes are important to consider, however if not written correctly or if they disqualify individuals individuals of a protected class this can lead organizations into the courtroom. But there are some jobs that will require special attributes for a job and this is where Bona fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ's) are used. What position requires a BFOQ? Wearing your HR hat how would you justify this position would require special hiring attributes?

    When analyzing a job and creating job descriptions individual attributes are important to consider, however if not written correctly or if they disqualify individuals individuals of a protected class this can lead organizations into the courtroom. But there are some jobs that will require special attributes for a job and this i

    The Benefits of Understanding Job Analysis Informat

    What are the benefits of understanding job analysis information as an operating manager? How can this information help you accomplish specific goals or milestones? How can you use the information to create a productive work environment?

    Your local supermarket uses the slogan "It's your store." However, when you asked one of the stock people to help you find a bag of chips he told you it was not his job and that you should look a little harder. On your way out, you noticed a sign with an address for complaints. Please respond to the following: *Predict the success of the supermarket's slogan "It's your store." Explain your rationale. *You are a store manager who observes the interaction between the customer and the stock person. Describe what actions you would take (1) immediately, (2) in the next few days or weeks, (3) in the long term. Explain your rationale for these actions. *Propose two or three effective ways the company can use customer complaint information to improve their service. Explain why these actions would be effective.

    I just need some direction here. Thanks! Your local supermarket uses the slogan "It's your store." However, when you asked one of the stock people to help you find a bag of chips he told you it was not his job and that you should look a little harder. On your way out, you noticed a sign with an address for complaints. Please

    For each of the following problems, provide an audit procedure that would have identified the problem. (a) The allowance for doubtful accounts estimated by management is too small. (b) Cash received in payment of an account receivable is deposited in the bank in the current period but is not posted to the accounts receivable record, trial balance, or general ledger until the subsequent period. (c) For a month, sales are transacted using an outdated price list with amounts that are too low. The transactions are recorded accurately based on the price list used. Management is not aware the problem occurred. (d) Cash for the exact amounts of sales are regularly pocketed by employees and not recorded on the sales terminal. Customers do not ask for receipts. (e) Management records false sales close to year end and posts them as accounts receivable. (f) Sales on account for services that take place in the first two days of the subsequent year are posted in the current year.

    For each of the following problems, provide an audit procedure that would have identified the problem. (a) The allowance for doubtful accounts estimated by management is too small. (b) Cash received in payment of an account receivable is deposited in the bank in the current period but is not posted to the accounts receivabl

    Performance Consulting: Why is it Important vs. Training

    View the video clip Performance Consulting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnt2Yl-momA and comment on the critical difference between training and performance consulting. Why is performance consulting important? Which is more effective performance consulting or training?

    Quantitative Methods and Analysis

    Explain what is meant by subjective probability. Can you please research the internet, and provide a business-related example in which subjective probability assessment would likely be used (be sure to cite your sources)? Can you also provide an example of when you have personally used subjective probability assessment or

    Business Document Design

    I have pasted the information needed down below. I need guidance so I know how my paper should look. The report type is my choice: informational, analytical, recommendation, justification or closure. Thanks for getting me started! --------------------------- Business Document Design In this assignment, you create a busine

    Discuss the failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion

    Conduct an Internet or library search for information on "The Bay of Pigs Invasion." Discuss the failure of the invasion in terms of bounded awareness. In your opinion, what caused the poor decisions to be made? Could focalism and/or focusing illusion have played a part in this failure? If so, how?

    Drafting business emails and interoffice memo in goof form

    See attached file. Preparation "Interoffice memorandums," "Negative letters," "E-mails." Your e-mail should follow the format shown in Figure 15 (PDF attached), with content appropriate to the assignment?that is, a negative letter written to solve a problem. Background Phoenix Advertising, with its main headquart

    Develop a training program for the following situation. You are the vice president for operations Your company has experienced a high number of on the job injuries by the night shift. You decide to stay over and observe how the night shift operates You witness two employees racing down the hallway, encouraged by the shift supervisors and their employees. Your first impulse is to fire everyone, but backed off after it was explained to you that previous management supported this type of behavior as a way to occupy employee's time while waiting for shipments to arrive. The supervisors explained that they did not since they received no training on dealing with employees or what else to do while waiting for shipments. The supervisors stated that this was a way of keeping morale high. But, that the injuries were not part of the nightly races. Employee stated that the supervisors are treating them unfairly. You conclude that the supervisors need supervisory, and safety training.

    Develop a training program for the following situation. You are the vice president for operations Your company has experienced a high number of on the job injuries by the night shift. You decide to stay over and observe how the night shift operates You witness two employees racing down the hallway, encouraged by the

    Discuss what steps you are taking to determine the training needs. What areas will you be examining to determine if training is needed and if so, how you will determine what kind is needed? Consider how this training will benefit the participants and the organization? Include an explanation of two needs assessment models/strategies that you are considering using. Explain how these tools are affective in helping you determine what areas need to be addressed.

    Discuss what steps you are taking to determine the training needs. What areas will you be examining to determine if training is needed and if so, how you will determine what kind is needed? Consider how this training will benefit the participants and the organization? Include an explanation of two needs assessment models/stra

    Qwerty Ltd: Review Evaluation plan for order to design process

    How can I evaluate the following evaluation plan? Define the elements that are present. Describe those that are missing and propose evaluation techniques that would fill those gaps. Qwerty Ltd (QL) designs and builds custom keyboards from scrap computer parts. They resell the keyboard to industries that need non-standard ke

    Plan and Template

    Develop a generic communications plan and template. This template will be used to develop a communication plan for your Final Strategic Plan.

    Bringing it All Inside: Job Evaluation and Market Pricing at JCPenny

    How do job evaluation and market pricing approaches to setting pay ranges differ? What are the strengths and drawbacks of each approach? What is the push today in many organizations (for example, JCPenney) for pay to be determined by job accountabilities and results, not effort and tenure? Formulate your research-bas

    Nestle Case Study

    See attached document By 2000 Nestle was considered the world's biggest food company with 500 factories operating in 80 countries employing 224,000 people with annual sales of $47 billion.149 A worldwide leader known for manufacturing products as diverse as chocolates and cosmetics, it is now a far cry from the company t

    Pro-Forma Forecasting OF Urban Outfitters Financial Statements.

    For part of my assignment for my MBA, We had to prepare the consolidated financial statements (Balance sheets, income statements and cashflows). Next part of our assignment we had to compute the percentage change and common size percentages. For our third part of the assignment we have to prepare pro-forma forecasting of Urban O