Latonya Chin January 6th, 2011 BCS 300: Management Information Systems Module 2: Case Study Questions Case Study: Google’s New Search for the Best and the Brightest” Page 53: 1-6 1. Google’s traditional hiring practices did not create business problems because the method that they came up with to rate people in their positions was brilliant. Google created surveys to see what people really wanted to do in life and what they would strive at the most. Using this will only create results for the company and the individual because the employee will like their job and in turn they will be happily committed to getting work done. 2. Yes, I think that Google’s quantitative approach to hiring a good solution to its employee recruiting problems because these tests are allowing them to put the employees in positions that they want to do, instead of something they know how to do, but have no interest in it, when an individual likes their position they will be way better at it, 3. The role that culture plays in Google’s hiring is very big. Google is the only one of its kind to use this method of recruitment and it is successful. They use the method of adapting to the times by making the atmosphere comfortable for the people working in it. 4. The type of system used in this case study is The Human Resources System. This system supports activities such as identifying potential employees, maintaining complete records on existing employees, and creating programs to develop employee’s talents and skills. The inputs are the employee’s information such as age, gender, and marital status, the psychological exams. The processes are the results of all the information complied. The output is the placement in the company, meaning whether they are a match fro the culture of the company or not. 5. Ten questions Google might ask: 1. Why do you want to join Google? Google would want to know why the applicant wants a career at their facilities. 2. Who are Google's competitors, and how does Google compete with them? This is an important question to let Google know if you’re knowledgeable about the industry. 3. What's a creative way of marketing Google's brand name and product? This question is to test their creativity and see if they can bring any new or fresh ideas to the company. 4. Describe a technical problem you had and how you solved it. This would show how unique they are in problem solving. 5. Anywhere in the world, where would you open up a new Google office and how would you figure out compensation for all the employees at this new office? This question will show how big or little their dreams are and how far their willing to go. 6. What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now? This question will help them determine whether or not the applicant plans to be long or short term. 7. What do you really want to do in life? This will help them determine their true dreams and aspirations. 8. How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams? This will help to figure out whether their team player or individual. 9. Do you consider yourself a leader? This will help them to figure out whether the applicant is a follower or have a mind of their own.

10. How do you work under pressure? This will help them to understand whether or not the applicant can work well under pressure and deadlines.

6. If I were applying for a job at Google I would want them to use their current system. The Human Resources System is a good way to evaluate because it is well rounded. They will be able to evaluate my personality, traits and what I am good at. They will also have my academic and experience information to use also.