Cheri is a single parent who works hard to balance her classwork, current job requirements, children’s needs, and household chores. Cheri is exhausted. Cheri is also beginning to interview for jobs in her new career. Cheri has an interview scheduled. One of Cheri’s children gets sick on the interview day, and her car breaks down. Cheri feels like giving up. Could you explain to Cheri the importance of attending the scheduled interview? Describe a way Cheri could overcome the current obstacles. Share a “backup plan” created if you encounter a situation similar to Cheri.

Cheri is a single parent who works hard to balance her classwork, current job requirements, children’s needs, and household chores. Cheri is exhausted. Cheri is also beginning to interview for jobs in her new career. Cheri has an interview scheduled. One of Cheri’s children gets sick on the interview day, and her car breaks down. Cheri feels like giving up. Could you explain to Cheri the importance of attending the scheduled interview? Describe a way Cheri could overcome the current obstacles. Share a “backup plan” created if you encounter a situation similar to Cheri.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter9: Managing Human Resources And Diversity

Section: Chapter Questions

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