What strengths and what shortcomings do you see in the approach that Central Bank is taking to fill this position? Justify your answer.
• Strength 1: Various recruitment sources
Central Bank (“CB” in the following text) is selecting candidates from both internal and external sources. The first candidate has worked for CB since 1998. Including her in the final list could show CB’s concern for employees’ career development. The second candidate is selected from internal referrals. A CB’s senior vice-president referred Scott Warren. They were colleagues at Regional Bank, so Warren’s performance at CB is more predictable. The last candidate is recommended by a headhunter, which enables CB to get access to a broader labor force market. By enlarging the labor pool, more options are available for CB. At the same time, CB proved its protection of human rights. There is a woman among the 3 final candidates, which disproved the “glass-ceiling” term troubling most women in the society (The Economist, 2015). Hence it once again confirmed its mission to let everyone achieve their best.
• Strength 2: Early investigation on Smith’s previous performance
CB’s Executive Resources had a conversation with Martin Smith’s former supervisor beforehand to learn about the real story behind Smith’s dismissal, which pave a way for more successful hiring afterwards. From Smith’s former supervisor, they learned how to avoid a similar successive VP who cannot meet position’s requirement in the same way as what Smith has done before. They summarized aspects on which improvements are needed. So during the interview section, they designed questions like asking the toughest call the candidates have ever made regarding to Smith’s lack of ability to handle tough calls.
Not only Executive Resources wisely decided to have a conversation with someone to acquaint themselves with Smith’s past performance, but they also made a nice choice of the person to talk to. Smith’s colleague may not be a good idea, since that they might be reluctant to comment on a dismissed VP. Neither are Smith’s employees, on the ground that Smith’s need to be liked even hindered critical changes. By interviewing his former supervisor, Executive Resources can get a
Smith-Lewis was scheduled for an interview at 10:00am on May 16, 2017. At approximately 10:45 Smith-Lewis called Birch and stated he was here but was waiting on his attorney to show up. Birch went to the lobby to meet with Smith-Lewis and he stated his attorney could not find a place to park and ended up leaving. Birch advised Smith-Lewis that we could reschedule the interview or conduct the interview as planned. Birch advised Smith-Lewis that
The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve has a diversion on its site that gives you a chance to play at being Chair of the Federal Reserve. In the wake of tinkering with it, I 've arrived at a few conclusions: Modeling the economy is a mug 's diversion, fleeting loan costs are a poor instrument for guiding the economy, and I ought to never be given the employment of running a national bank.
It takes some thought to distinguish the facts from your judgments, but the results are more meaningful to employees and more productive for you. Conversations based on evidence lead to employees owning the situation because they can focus on the evidence you have presented rather than your judgment” (Green, 2013). A good portion of the facts of the case study is based Kareem’s background information and the behaviors observed that caused the termination of Kareem. The information in between the reading and the reasonings given behind the termination results in it being judgment based. Although Thomas states that one of the key reasons that Kareem was terminated was due to his number declining subsequently of him being far from his work area, yet there is no solid evidence or pattern of behavior to back up his case. One of the first issues in this case was the lack of communication. As mentioned earlier, Thomas nor Janet took the time to provide feedback to Kareem (prior to the termination conversation) around his performance or the concerns that had been raised. It is imperative in a performance conversation, for there to be specific examples or data that can support the reasons behind the discussion taking
General Counsel Alan Faircloth from The Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta informed Rotary “the Federal Reserve is audited just like any other bank.” It was the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 which established the United States’ central bank’s role to “provide a safer, more flexible monetary system.”
The famous saying “opposites attract” may be true in the game of love, but not in the game of politics. When it comes to Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, their political opinions are the exact opposite including their views on banking. Even though Hamilton’s and Jefferson’s views on central banking in the United States are the exact opposite, they have similarities and differences. This paper will inform the reader on Hamilton’s and Jefferson’s views on central banking by defining them and explaining their relations. Both views on banking are very distinct and detailed, but they have differences. Although their views on banking are different, there are some similarities.
The American economy is a complex balance of services, financial, manufacturing, agricultural, and banking industries. For this reason, the U.S. is a global economy, relying upon foreign investments and trade to create and retain wealth. Over the years, America has evolved from farming-based, to industrial, to a services-based economy. As a result, the banking system from its inception has weathered the many growing pains associated with a new government and currency, instituting regulations and a centralized bank to examine the economy, and implement policies intended to offset factors negatively affecting the general financial health of the country.
America had been a generally conservative nation with a population that avoided personal debt. However, this would all change during the decade known as “The Roaring Twenties.” This prosperous period embodied huge changes in the general lifestyle and culture of the American people as they embraced consumerism. However, during the 1920s the economy also faced numerous unfortunate events and unstable practices that would lead to one of the world’s worst economic crashes. There were many reasons for the economic downfall, including mass production and consumerism, excess credit and ‘playing’ the stock market, which led to the stock market crash in 1929.
The Federal Reserve System is often referred to as “the Fed.” It serves as the nation’s central bank and arguably plays the most crucial role in the U.S. economy. It is the most important regulatory agency in the U.S. monetary system and is usually considered the monetary authority. The Fed has several responsibilities and performs several functions. There are a few theories documented that challenge whether or not the Federal Reserve System exists the way it is defined.
No one wants their freedoms muted, stolen, seized, or threatened. Our nation struggled for eight years in the American Revolution, to break the choke hold of Britain on Americans. After the war was over and America was independent, there had to be a plan. Where were all these free people going to go? Were they going to settle across the land and live like the indians that inhabited the places around them? That might have not been a bad idea, but just as the indians were kicked out of their home by Americans, any other foreign power would have eventually done the same to Americans. Helen Keller makes a good point when she says: “The most pathetic person in the world is the one who has sight but no vision.”
After the Revolutionary War, many of the country’s citizens were in great debit and there was widespread economic disruption. The country was in need of an economic overhaul and the new country’s leaders would need to decide how to do this to ensure the new country did not fall apart. After two unsuccessful attempts at a national banking system, the Federal Reserve System was created by the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Since its inception, the Federal Reserve System has evolved into a central banking system that grows with the country. The Federal Reserve System provides this country with a central bank that is able to pursue consistent monetary policies. My goal in this paper is to help the reader to understand why the Federal
The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Fed, is the United States central bank. It was created by Congress to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible and stable monetary and financial system. The Fed is an independent institution that is to some extent influenced by the government. It is under the supervision of the congress. On the other hand, as an independent body, the Fed has the power to act freely, without its decisions being ratified by the President of the United States, the Congress or any other executive member of the government and is structured to be economically independent. The Fed is also composed of twelve numbered districts, each with its own Federal Reserve Bank.
The Federal Reserve System was created by Congress in 1913 and passed the Federal Reserve Act in order to provide for a safer and more flexible banking and monetary system. According to the changing needs of the system, its objectives have been changing throughout the history of the Fed. At first, “its original purposes were to give the country an elastic currency, provide facilities for discounting commercial credits, and improve the supervision of the banking system under a decentralized bank.” (The Federal Reserve System, 1984, 1). Prior to its establishment (the Fed), the supply of bank credit and money was inelastic, thus resulting in an irregular flow of credit and money, and contributed to unstable economic development. These objectives were aspects economic policies and national monetary. However, through time, stability and growth of the economy, high employment levels, stability in the purchasing power of the dollar, and reasonable balance in transactions with foreign currencies have become to be recognized as primary objectives of the governmental economic policy.
Steve Barrett is the Executive Director for Human Resource Operations for the Minneapolis Public Schools District. According to S. Barrett, he has worked in his current position for seven months (personal communication, January 20, 2015). Previously, Barrett worked as an adjunct professor at the Metropolitan State University for 25 months, and as an Executive Director for Employee Relations at Minneapolis public schools for 20 months. Later, he worked as the Labor Relations Director at Osseo Area Schools for three years and four months, and Labor Relations Specialist at the City of Saint Paul for six years and one month (S. Barrett, personal communication, January 20, 2015). Barrett earned his master’s degree at Hamline University, where he graduated with a Masters of Arts in Public Administration. In this report, I document the interview I had with Barrett on January 20, 2015 to discuss human resources management in the school district.
15. What is the primary role of the Federal Reserve? What is the significance of this role?
The Bard of Avon, commonly known as William Shakespeare is one of the best known playwrights in the (Video). A few of his most famous plays include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream (McArthur). Although he was popular during his time, Shakespeare’s influence continued to grow after his death and today he well known around the world. He added 2,000 words to the English dictionary and he is the 2nd most quoted after the Bible (Video). Shakespeare is one of the most influential historic figures the world has ever known and his works will always be well known.