Questions from Retail Management

Q: How would small and large retailers act differently for each of the

How would small and large retailers act differently for each of the following? a. Diversity. b. Recruitment. c. Selection. d. Training. e. Compensation. f. Supervision.

Q: Why are the job description and the application blank so important in

Why are the job description and the application blank so important in employee selection?

Q: What problems can occur while interviewing and testing prospective employees?

What problems can occur while interviewing and testing prospective employees?

Q: Present a plan for the ongoing training of both existing lower level

Present a plan for the ongoing training of both existing lower level and middle-management employees without making it seem punitive.

Q: Describe the goals of a compensation plan (both direct and indirect

Describe the goals of a compensation plan (both direct and indirect components) in a retail setting.

Q: Are the minimum job expectations of entry-level workers and middle

Are the minimum job expectations of entry-level workers and middle-level managers similar or dissimilar? What about the desired goals? Explain your answers.

Q: How would you supervise and motivate a Millennial Old Navy employee?

How would you supervise and motivate a Millennial Old Navy employee? A Baby Boomer employee at Old Navy?

Q: A convenience store chain has decided to open outlets in a combination

A convenience store chain has decided to open outlets in a combination of isolated locations, unplanned business districts, and planned shopping centers. Comment on this strategy.

Q: 1. Differentiate between expendable and untouchable shopping. Why is this

1. Differentiate between expendable and untouchable shopping. Why is this distinction important to retailers? 2. As an independent jewelry retailer, what could you learn from Table 1? How should you a...

Q: From the retailer’s perspective, compare the advantages of locating in unplanned

From the retailer’s perspective, compare the advantages of locating in unplanned business districts versus planned shopping centers.