our store must have a manager and one full time salesperson/assistant manager at all times. You have four applicants for the store manager position. The manager must: supervise and schedule employees train new hires manage inventory and displays organize special promotions resolve customer disputes reconcile and record daily receipts You need to make a selection from the applicants described on the following pages to fill the position. Which applicant will you select for the job? 4 options available. Choose one below.

1. Female Age 27 This applicant has four years experience in retail clothing sales. Her references praise her selling skills. She has a four-year degree in Liberal Arts and no management experience, but says she has learned a lot from working with a number of different managers.

2. Male Age 40 Has extensive experience in retail management, but has never managed a clothing store. He has a two-year degree in management and good references.

3. Male Age 23 This young man has just graduated with a four-year management degree. He worked as a part-time sales clerk while in school, but has no management experience. His professors describe him as highly motivated and a fast learner.

4. Female Age 35 This applicant has no degree. She has worked as a model, and is a self-described fashionista. She does not have experience in sales or management, but thinks her knowledge of the industry would be a great asset in the job.