and/or training to see where the problem lies and what they can do to bring the job performance to the expected level. One can assume that since Jennifer is fresh out of college, she does not possess the required skills that are necessary to work at that company. The first steps that should have been taken are a thorough review of Jennifer’s resume and background. The reason being is because this gives the employer a since of what Jennifer has been exposed to during her college career. With
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Scenario I Jennifer, a recent graduate was hired to work at my accounting firm. Before Jennifer was hired, she was required to take an aptitude, knowledge and skill test. An aptitude test can measure an employee's ability to reason, think logically, visualize in three dimensions and understand the principles of machinery. An aptitude test helps the employer determine which employees will have the aptitude to learn the specifics of a job. A knowledge test can measure the level of skills the employee
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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE – BUS 520 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and papers. Week ONE July 2 – 8 Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Preparation o Reading(s) o Chapter 1: Learning about Organizational Behavior o e-Activity o Use the Internet to research an especially effective leader and / or manager. Be prepared to discuss. Preparation o Reading(s)
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that whenever an employment relationship is of an indefinite duration, either party- the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at anytime for good cause or bad, in good faith or with malice.”(2012). Military and professional athletes are examples of business professionals who signed a contract to work for a specific company or agency for an allotted amount of time. An employment contract usually states how long the employee is contractually obligated to work for a company. Certain clauses
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Nobody knows the true numbers, but even conservative estimates suggest that at least 2.5 million children, women, and men are lured or forced across international borders every year – and many more are trafficked within their home countries – and put to work against their will, often under deplorable and unsafe conditions, held captive by physical, psychological, or financial threats. Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation or reproductive
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Abstract Blum (2011) provide a relatively simple explanation of the complexities of a contract by describing it as an exchange relationship that is established orally or in written form that is made between two or more individuals, contains at least one promise, and is recognized as a legally binding agreement (Blum, 2011). The focus of this written assignment examines the elements that must exist for a contract agreement to be considered enforceable by law. The assignment will examine the following
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approximately 90 days ago by our firm. This is her first professional job since graduating. Although our firm is happy to give her this opportunity, her supervisor and other employees have experienced behaviors that need to be addressed. The employment relationships in Kentucky, like the state of Florida, have long been governed by the traditional “at-will” doctrine. Under the at will philosophy, “where the term of employment is discretionary with either party or indefinite, then either party for any reason
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approximately 90 days ago by our firm. This is her first professional job since graduating. Although our firm is happy to give her this opportunity, her supervisor and other employees have experienced behaviors that need to be addressed. The employment relationships in Kentucky, like the state of Florida, have long been governed by the traditional “at-will” doctrine. Under the at will philosophy, “where the term of employment is discretionary with either party or indefinite, then either party for any reason
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efficient in completing the required tasks. The employee was hired for the specific position which requires the use of the computer applications to complete the required tasks. However, there is obviously a mismatch between her skills and the required work for that position. The computer applications are basic to her job which means that if she really was “a good worker and a genius” she would be able to learn quickly and apply that knowledge and those skills to the job. The computer applications could
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Employment At-Will Virginia Knight Professor Augustine Weekley LEG500 Law, Ethics, & Corporate Governance July 22, 2012 As a manager and supervisor of an accounting department, discuss the following issues related to the employment-at-will doctrine and liability of an employer based on actions and responses to the employee’s behavior and actions. Jennifer, a recent graduate, has recently been hired by your accounting firm out of college. Upon being hired, she engages in a number
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