Half-Baked

Author
George Kelly
Region
North America
Topic
Human Resources & Organizational Behavior
Length
4 pages
Keywords
hiring practices
HR
employee promotions
human resources
job descriptions
Copyright Holder
Journal of Critical Incidents
Student Price
$4.00
Target Audience
Undergraduate Students
Executive Education

This critical incident concerns a middle aged man employed as an adjunct baking instructor at a small community college who is expecting an advancement to a full time position. A conflict arises when another newer instructor is advanced to that position and the adjunct is faced with a decision about his future. This critical incident is based on an actual situation.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the difference between job descriptions and employee potential.
  2. Assess how higher management can influence performance in current and future employment?
  3. Describe how human resources plays an important role in avoiding problems with external hiring.
  4. Analyze the case from a career development perspective.