Beginning in November 2001, the newly created federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was faced with the task of replacing private contractor airport security screeners with government employees. Well over 10,000 replacements had to be made and well over 100,000 applicants sought the new government positions. Consulting companies bid on this federal contract. Suppose company A suggested that the project could be accomplished more quickly if a job analysis were not conducted. Suppose company B suggested that ­“selection panels” be formed to interview and screen applicants. Suppose company C proposed to administer mental ability tests using local colleges to give tests at computer workstations. Which of these proposals would appear most promising and which least promising? Why?

The case below is ‘the case’ with respect to the individual analysis and report. Frank had been a part of the Business Projects area for three years.  A young man in his early twenties, he had started with HEDB in the hope of kick starting his career in the finance industry.  While the company was not one of the biggest, it had a long history and a good reputation as an employer.  This reputation was built upon a foundation that reflected the firm’s strong philosophies of job security and developing its people.  The firm had a family feel to it, with most of its employees having served for five years or more.  However, much had changed in Frank’s time at the company. The financial services industry had changed dramatically.  Many firms such as HEDB had survived on brand loyalty in an industry that was once characterised by many observers as fragmented.  However, the deregulation reforms in the financial sector by governments helped blur boundaries between what were largely distinct…

what can be four good behavorial questions for mock interview with a project manager?

Scenario: “I can’t take it!” said Lacey. “This team has created nothing but problems ever since it began.” “That’s not true,” said Tim. “When the project team to select a new software system and create a training plan was first formed, people were very respectful to one another. But ever since they’ve had to make decisions to move forward, there’s been nothing but conflict.” “That’s not really true,” said Lacey. “I mean, there are some team members who seem to have forgotten that the primary focus of the team is to find the best vendor possible and to choose the best possible product. But others seem afraid to raise any objections at all. Take Lisa, from IT. She has greater knowledge than just about anyone on the team. But she avoids conflict at all costs.” “On the other hand, there is Steve, from HR. He knows almost nothing about IT, yet he always has an opinion about everything. He comes in late and leaves early. He makes a few comments and complains about the current system or about…