An organization operating in media industry has been conducting a selection interview to hire an office assistant. Being HR manager of that organization you need to design and conduct an effective job interview. Being responsible of this hiring activity, discuss the steps you will take to avoid any possible discrimination during that selection interview

An organization operating in media industry has been conducting a selection interview to hire an office assistant. Being HR manager of that organization you need to design and conduct an effective job interview. Being responsible of this hiring activity, discuss the steps you will take to avoid any possible discrimination during that selection interview

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter12: Diversity In Organizations

Section12.2: Diversity And The Workforce

Problem 2.1DQ: If blind recruiting helps eliminate bias during the recruitment process, then what does that say...

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