The Toyota Production System requires that any process improvements are to be made at the lowest level of the organization

For most companies, the first step in the personnel selection process is _____.

A. verifying the applicants' qualifications through reference and background checks B. negotiating with the employee regarding salary and benefits C. screening the applications to see who meet the basic requirements for the job D. administering tests and reviewing work samples to rate the candidates' abilities E. inviting candidates with the best abilities to the organization for one or more interviews

Which of the following terms refers to the flexible grant of powers from the state to municipalities to determine their own goals without interference from the state legislature or state agencies?

a. home rule b. dual sovereignty c. preemption d. injunction