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HR594- Strategic Staffing
Tanglewood Case 6
January 27, 2011

Tanglewood, founded in 1975, has undergone rapid growth over the years. The rapid growth, however, has caused issues across the organization. Each store manager has their way of doing things when it comes to running the store. Because of the differing of attitudes across stores and the unstructured staffing process, Tanglewood has experienced significant turnover and financial loss. Tanglewood primarily hires internally because they feel “individuals who are promoted from within the organization to the department manager level are typically viewed by other employees as very qualified and integrated into the corporate culture and mission of Tanglewood (41).” Tanglewood …show more content…

| Inform her that you are currently dealing with a customer and that you would be with them momentarily. In the meantime you call an available associate to assist her. | 3 | 2 | 6 | Question 3 (KSAO 9)When completing the daily count for the department, you notice one of your team members register has come up short on several occasions. How would you manage this situation? | I would say nothing and add the difference myself | I would address the team members and ask were there any funds unaccounted for | I would run a report on the register for the employee numbers, recount the money and speak to the individual about the situation and perhaps address the entire team if necessary. | 3 | 2 | 6 | Question 4 (KSAO 5)Describe your previous employment experience in the retail industry. | Fails to give adequate information of previous experience. | Gives a brief account of his history, but no details. | Gives detail about past experiences, issues that arised, how he handled them, and the outcome. | 2 | 2 | 4 | Question 5How did you go above and beyond the call of duty when dealing with a customer? | Never did more than he was supposed to do | Provide some details, but doesn’t give a complete scenario | Uses the STAR and gives an example, how he responded, and what was the result. | 2 | 2 | 4 | Question 6 (KSAO 8)You are asked to send a memo to corporate in response to customer service complaints to your particular store? You |

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