Question

marvin took a job with a company that strives to market several new consumer products each year. prior to this position, he worked in a university research lab where he studied chemistry. he accepted the new position because the salary was significantly above what he previously made. within a month at the new job, his manager began to have reservations about bringing him on board. marvin seemed to prefer to work independently of others, and when he did interact with his new colleagues, he passed along subtle reminders of his extensive and superior academic credentials. from a recruitment standpoint, this situation serves as an indication of select one: o a. the benefit of external recruitment over internal recruitment, even though in the short run, it may be the more costly approach for the company. o b. the importance of finding talent that also fits well with the corporate culture. o c. the challenges of trying to convince long - term employees that they need to retrain and continue their education. o d. the benefits of shaking things up a little at work.

Explanation:

Marvin's academic - focused and independent work style didn't mesh well with his new company environment. This shows that besides talent, fitting into corporate culture is crucial.

Answer:

B. the importance of finding talent that also fits well with the corporate culture.