Bock describes his preferred interview process, which involves "combining behavioral and situational structured interviews with assessments of cognitive ability, conscientiousness, and leadership." Discuss the challenges of hiring and team building, using the prompts below as a guide:

• Do you agree or disagree with Bock's approach to candidate assessment? Give two specific reasons for your position.
• How can hiring managers balance job-specific skills and competencies with an applicant's fit with the team and organizational culture? In your opinion, which is more important and why?
 
• In her article in this week's materials, Wheeless states that, "Diversity of thought is a key factor in building successful teams." What are two ways that HR can promote diversity of thought in the workforce?