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Logical Reasoning - Making Judgments - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Making Judgments - Type 1 (Q.No. 9)
Making Judgments
Directions to Solve
Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information.
9.
Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?
Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county.
Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office.
Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice, since she has always wanted to work with children.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The situation described indicates that Dr. Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr. Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice a) or James (choice c) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice d) has experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice b), with her hands-on experience working with children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described
Discussion:
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Vinoth said:   3 years ago
Kathy is a perfect suit.

Kathy from a pediatric background, Miller wants persons whose are likely to be a pediatric professionals.

All others are professional skilled hygiene dentists but those do not have pediatric backgrounds.

So I think Kathy is the right one.
Anand said:   9 years ago
I think James is more suitable compared to Lindy because he is an interested guy with good amount of work experience in the sector which is required by Dr miller. Though lindy has studied from good college but she lacks practical exposure to situations.
Navve said:   9 years ago
Yes, option A is correct. She is experienced and the main thing she is consistantly working with one employer who is about to retire. Thats why she will definately work with miller.
Bubu said:   10 years ago
Yes, Marilyn is an experienced hygienist so he would be perfect for Miller. She is also appreciated by her current employer who was about to retire.
Lincy said:   1 decade ago
James is also a perfect fellow since he have some experience in public health clinic & an interested guy.
Nipun Mehra said:   6 years ago
Lindy is not skilled or reliable yet as she just graduated. She needs to practice.
Cooltobeme said:   1 decade ago
Yes, but Lindy was prior to become a hygienist but not james !
BalakumaranPs said:   9 years ago
Marilyn is more suitable that all others.
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Sachin said:   1 decade ago
Why not Marilyn?
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