Case Study: Selection of a Company Communication Manager (Challenging Version)

Position: Company Communication Manager

Background:

ABC Corporation, a multinational organization, is seeking a highly qualified and versatile Company
Communication Manager to enhance both internal and external communication. The candidates will be
assessed based on their qualifications, cognitive abilities, personality traits, and integrity, while
considering additional complexities. Please select the most appropriate candidate for the position.

Candidate Profiles:

1. John Smith
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communication, 5 years of relevant experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (90th percentile), Quantitative Ability (70th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (85th percentile).
- Personality: High scores in teamwork and adaptability.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: John is known to be resistant to change and may struggle with new
communication technologies.
2. Samantha Jones
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Communication, 8 years of relevant experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (95th percentile), Quantitative Ability (60th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (80th percentile).
- Personality: Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Samantha has an ongoing medical condition that might require
occasional time off.
3. Michael Johnson
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, 4 years of related experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (80th percentile), Quantitative Ability (75th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (75th percentile).
- Personality: Well-rounded, adaptable.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Michael's previous employer reported minor issues with punctuality.
4. Emily Davis
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Communication, 6 years of relevant experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (90th percentile), Quantitative Ability (70th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (85th percentile).
- Personality: Strong organizational skills.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Emily has strong leadership skills but is known to be assertive, sometimes
leading to conflicts with colleagues.
5. Daniel Brown
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communication, 3 years of related experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (75th percentile), Quantitative Ability (65th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (70th percentile).
- Personality: High adaptability and creativity.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Daniel's current employment contract requires a 90-day notice period.
6. Olivia White
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Marketing, 7 years of related experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (85th percentile), Quantitative Ability (80th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (90th percentile).
- Personality: Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Olivia, though highly skilled, is known to be introverted and might
struggle with public speaking.
7. Matthew Turner
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communication, 2 years of relevant experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (70th percentile), Quantitative Ability (60th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (65th percentile).
- Personality: Strong interpersonal skills.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Matthew has an outstanding personal project that demands significant
time outside of work.
8. Sophia Parker
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Communication, 5 years of relevant experience.
- Test Results: Verbal Comprehension (80th percentile), Quantitative Ability (70th percentile),
Reasoning Ability (85th percentile).
- Personality: Strong attention to detail.
- Honesty Test: Clear background.
- Additional Complexity: Sophia, though highly skilled, has a history of changing jobs every two
years.