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We Googled You In Diane Coutu’s article, Fred is trying to decide whether or not to hire Mimi after one of Fred's co-workers googles Mimi and finds newspaper clippings about Mimi protesting Chinese policies. Given the case, the question that emerge from it is "should Fred hire Mimi despite her online history?"

I think the case is more complicated than a simple "hire" or "not to hire" decision. 3 things to consider here namely reason, logic and solution.

I will start off with the solution and provide reason and logic for it. Under ideal circumstances I wouldn't hire Mimi if I am able to get hold of a better candidate and play it safe. On the other hand if time does not permit this I would hire her on a contractual basis and continue the search of a better candidate for the same position.

Let’s consider the facts now. China unlike USA is a communist state and freedom of speech is limited. If anything related to the Google findings are true they will come up sooner or later in time. Due to a 70% growth rate in China in the luxury goods market competitors will soon be flocked around Hathaway Jones and when they learn that Hathaway Jones has an employee with a questionable online presence they are more than likely to use it against her. Mimi on the other hand has a few plus points related to her which include her experience with fashion tastes for the young, 2 successful relaunches, an educational background of Chinese History and having grown up in China she relates to their culture and society. But is all this really enough? She is being considered for a country manager/Head of Operations position in China for Hathaway Jones. I would prefer a little more experience if I was Fred.

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