You are a Human Resources manager. The Director of Marketing has asked for your assistance as she looks to name a manager of the Virtual Technologies Development group. This team is currently comprised of eight software developers. They are:
Amy (age 26)
Desmond (age 24)
Trevor (age 46)
Mina (age 30)
Doug (age 62)
Randall (age 29)
Caitlin (age 39)
Tim (age 50)
You should look at this situation from two perspectives: 1) team members and 2) prospective managers. Please address each question in detail after careful consideration. Please write in a professional manner.
1. (Team Members)
a. What information might you wish to gather on the team members?
b. What tools/approaches/theories would you use to gather this information?
c. Why would this information be important?
2. (Prospective Manager)
a. How could the Director use the results from above in selecting the Prospective Manager?
b. For what issues should the Director be on the alert in the selection process? What red flags might arise?
c. What suggestions would you make for training for the new manager?