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Half-Baked
George Kelly
January 1, 2015
SKU:
BUS-004226 Region:
North America
Topic:
Human Resources & Organizational Behavior
Length:
4 pages
Keywords:
hiring practices, HR, employee promotions, human resources, job descriptions
Copyrighted by:
Journal of Critical Incidents
Student Price:
$4.00 (€3.82)
Average rating:
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This critical incident concerns a middle aged man employed as an adjunct baking instructor at a small community college who is expecting an advancement to a full time position. A conflict arises when another newer instructor is advanced to that position and the adjunct is faced with a decision about his future. This critical incident is based on an actual situation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the difference between job descriptions and employee potential.
- Assess how higher management can influence performance in current and future employment?
- Describe how human resources plays an important role in avoiding problems with external hiring.
- Analyze the case from a career development perspective.