The Management Training Tool Kit
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Case Discussion:
“Looney Tunes on Parade”: Part 1—Getting Started on the Right
(or Left?) Foot
Summary: Background Information
Peter Gilmore managed the Plans Department for Republic Insurance company. The Pricing Unit
supervisor’s job, one of the two supervisory positions that would report to Peter, became vacant. Peter
spent about 20 minutes interviewing David Randle for the position, liked him, and told Personnel to
hire him.
Answers to Case Questions
1. Evaluate David Randle’s résumé.
The résumé David provided indicates that he graduated from the Evening College Program of
State University with a high grade point average (GPA) after attending classes for six years. ...