A manager at Lux architects, Mrs. Chikuta, has an upcoming project on digital transformation and is required to recruit a lead architect for the project. Only two applicants satisfied the criteria set for the position; they are aged 35 and 51. Management opted to appoint the applicant aged 35 years just because he is younger, however the 51-year-old did better in the interview.   a) In your own words, define the term bias.   b) As a digitally literate individual, identify whether the above scenario is biased or not and provide reasoning for your selection. If the scenario above is biased, suggest ways to combat the bias if you were the manager.

1.Of the topics presented herein, business professionalism interview skills, how do you believe you could benefit the most from improving this; with specific examples? 2.Describe the actions you will take to improve upon your one identified area of improvement. Include at least one actionable SMART goal. (Specific and Narrow) 3.Describe the foreseen benefits to you upon improving in the above area (job placement? promotion? better co-worker relations? …?)

You are part of a management consulting team retained by the Board of Directors of the company JC Penney with Ron Johnson's tenure.  Identify any issues emerging from the leadership style and behavior of the company’s CEO, Ron Johnson and propose recommendations to address these issues. Describe the potential implications and pitfalls of your recommendation(s). Focus, in particular, on the practical matters associated with implementing your ideas.

how to respond to this in 100 words? It is vital that organizations embrace diversity and cultivate an inclusive work environment. With increasing religious diversity in the United States, it is imperative that employers understand the nuances of navigating this domain (Findley et al., 2021). Today, employers are engaging in different strategies to make certain that their employees can observe their religious practices without infringing on their professional obligations. Approaches such as flexible work hours, alternative work options, and inclusive organizational policies are being implemented to meet employees’ needs. One federally required accommodation falls within the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to accommodate employees whose religious beliefs conflict with some element of their job duties, unless doing so would cause undue hardship in the conduct of the employer’s business (Flake, 2015, pg. 701).            In efforts to…