Memorandum To: Marilyn Gonzalez and Daryl Perrone From: Maggie Jones Date: 6 February 2012 Subject: Tanglewood Case 4: Measurement and Validation Below is an analysis of the potential new selection methods for hiring the Store Associate position. The study of 10 Seattle-based stores resulted in an adequate sample size of 832 applicants. New selectors being evaluated are the retail market knowledge exam‚ Marshfield customer service biodata questionnaire and essay‚ Marshfield
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The forecast for the next year is as follows according to the table: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total 1. 4505 3995 3825 3655 3485 3485 2. 0 600 192 0 408 408 3. 0 0 493 102 0 255 4. 0 0 9 69 12 60 5. 0 0 0
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1. In the selection process predictors are used to help identify a good potential job performer utilizing an interview‚ standardized knowledge and personality tests and also running job trials. Often there are both practical and statistical significances to the data collected. As part of Tanglewood’s selection process herein the predictive and proposed methods were utilized for the position of Store Associate. For the predictive design only interviews and application blanks were utilized. The proposed
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To: Dr. Grace From: Ana Barrientos Date: September 16th‚ 2014 Subject: Tanglewood Planning Tanglewood’s structure has evolved into a structure that is similar to other retail stores organizational hierarchy. However‚ this appearance is deceptive because all employees at all levels of the organization are involved and encouraged to make suggestions regarding operations. This has allowed the company to retain its workforce of committed and qualified individuals. It is an important matter to accurately
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country. I recommend that instead of developing talent‚ well its better if we will focuses on acquiring it.Tanglewood should take on the talent development approach. Acquiring from within is always a good way to maintain a productive workforce. Tanglewood should take into consideration that potential employees for managerial position should be well-trained since these employees have already passionately worked for them for a year or more. These employees are determined to perform their tasks well
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Ryan Schmidt MGT 451 Dr. Scroggins Tanglewood Case #6 Major KSAO Category Necessary for selection (Y/N) Method of Assessment Exp. Educ. MAE RKT Skills in personnel resource management Y x x Communication/Speaking skills Y x x Knowledge of customer service principles Y x Knowledge of organization policies/procedures N x Ability to analyze financial and operational data Y x x Problem solving skills/ability to resolve conflict Y x x x Skill in judgment and decision making
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Driscoll Franklin University Assignment 1-5 Reviewing the Tanglewoods staffing practices I have found that there is little disparity involved at the entry levels. Furthermore‚ it is shown that of all applicants applying for all job positions had very minute disparity in the company’s hiring characteristics. Each of the three groups (white‚ non-white‚ and African American) had a selection rate of 21%. With the statistical evidence of Tanglewoods staffing practices‚ there is no evidence to show that
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Tanglewood Case 1 The focus of this paper is to assess the current operational environment of Tanglewood and offer recommendations on how the organization should implement staffing strategies in regards to developing an effective selection plan. Organization Overview and Mission Tanglewood is a general retail store that has carved out a niche in the retail market providing outdoor clothing and equipment to a middle -and-upper income clientele base. Tanner Emerson and Thurston Wood founded Tanglewood
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MGMT 364 Tanglewood Case Study 6 1. Develop a detailed selection plan for this position. In this case‚ you should determine what you want to measure by analyzing KSAOs from the job description and the information on organizational culture in the case‚ and fitting the selection measures into the plan format as shown in Exhibit 8.2 in the book. The current selection methods are the experience check‚ education check‚ Marshfield Applicant Exam‚ and the Retail Knowledge Test. Do not include the current
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Blanca Sanchez MGMT 4305 Case 1: Tanglewood Stores and Staffing Strategy Staffing Levels 1. Acquire or Develop Talent I would strongly recommend that Tanglewood focuses on developing talent rather than acquiring it. It seems that this company would do best if they hired internally because they say that all of the new employees that they hire‚ even those with college degrees‚ are required to spend time working in the store as an associate. They do this in order to preserve the company’s unique
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