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After a thorough analysis of the above extract, I think I must go with Jane for the post of new Manager. Since when comparing both Jane and Betts profile where jane's salary is higher than that of Betts and moreover, regardless of the high salary, jane is getting a promotion that clearly shows the efficiency of Jane as an employee. And its also very clearly mentioned about Jane's good interpersonal and leadership skills which is a real characteristic feature needed to be a good manager after all.
Therefore I would go with Jane for the vacant managerial position.
Secondly, because of all these above-mentioned points, I am opting for the best shot(by providing her with a $48,000 salary package) and a market matching offer with Jane rather than opting a lowball offer as Jane is so talented in all ways and oneed not pressurize her with a low offer for no reason and moreover she is also a mother of 3 kids who has a lot of responsibilities to fulfill.
Hence the answer.
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