A PATTERN FOR EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT.

The article mentions employment tests, the idea that employees who enjoy their work are more productive, and executive placement in the United States. According to a report by the Executive Job Counseling Service, there are six advantages for the employer who places executives in positions that make effective use of their talent. Six weak spots in personnel policies that affect organizational effectiveness include a rigid policy on promotions, discrimination against older job applicants, and dishonesty in the firing and hiring process. Topics are the costs of recruiting management personnel and the role of a job description in the recruitment process--from the company and the applicant's perspective.