18 Nov Assignment 1 : Recruitment and Selection

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Assignment 1 : Recruitment and Selection

Write a 5-7 page recruitment and selection plan based on best practices and approaches for either Java Corp or an organization of your choice.

Introduction

Attracting top talent that fits the organization is of considerable importance. The ability to recruit and select talented people is one of the foundational skills for any human resource (HR) professional and one that will be utilized throughout your career.

Preparation

For this assessment, research the topics of recruitment and selection. Using one of the scenarios below, analyze best practices and approaches for these key HR functions. A minimum of three resources are required to support your work.

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp, which specializes in cold coffee and iced tea. Java Corp is small but quickly growing. There are 300 employees in the company and the organization has a history of a stable workforce with very limited turnover. Recently, the company gained over 200 employees and there are a number of supervisory and managerial positions that need to be filled. The CEO has asked you to work with her to fill positions based on an organizational structure she has just created.

New supervisors and managers are needed in IT (one), marketing (one), operations (two), and security (one). Each of these areas has seasoned internal employees eager to compete for jobs, though some may not be as qualified as external candidates. Develop a recruitment and selection plan that is best suited for this situation and make appropriate recommendations to the CEO.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Research the recruitment and selection functions of the chosen organization.

Contact your faculty if you have questions.

Instructions

For this assessment, develop a recruitment and selection plan for the chosen organization. In your plan:

• Analyze the role of the recruiter.

• What unique opportunities and challenges are present for the selected company?

• Outline a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company.

• Include a step-by-step process for the selection of supervisors and managers.

• Include the best practices that support your recommended best recruitment plan. Consider the use of social media, types of employment tests, and how to conduct effective interviews, for example.

• Include additional information that make the positions more attractive.

• Explain an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions.

• Analyze how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company.

• What specific metrics would you use for your selected company?

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: 5-7 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and reference page.

• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:

• Concise and logically organized.

• Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.

• Validation and support: Use a minimum of three relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work. These resources should not include the resources found in the course.

• APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines. Refer to the Evidence and APA Campus page for guidance.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.

• Outline a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company.

• Competency 2: Analyze core functions of human resource management.

• Analyze the role of the recruiter.

• Explain an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions.

• Competency 3: Analyze the strategic value of human resource management within a competitive global business environment.

• Analyze how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company.

• Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a scholarly and professional manner.

• Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

• Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

 

 

Resources: Introduction to Human Resources

 

These resources provide examples of current trends in today’s workplace and challenges facing HR professionals.

• Finding high quality applicants rated as top HR challenge for 2019, says new Xpert HR survey: Workforce planning challenges keep employers up at night. (2019, January 10). PR Newswire.

• Haak, T. (2020). 11 HR trends to take into account for 2021. HR Trend Institute. https://hrtrendinstitute.com/2020/11/23/11-hr-trends-to-take-into-account-for-2021/

• HR professionals view recruiting and hiring as the most challenging issue for 2021, says XpertHR survey: New report covers a range of challenges for HR in 2021, including COVID-19, diversity and inclusion and paid leave. (2020, November 19). PR Newswire.

• Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.

• Chapter 2, “Trends in Human Resource Management,” pages 28-57.

• Chapter 1, “Managing Human Resources,” pages 2-27.

• Saul, M. M. (2000). Workplace violence . . . keeping employees safe. Rural Telecommunications, 19(3), 42-48.

• Qamari, I. N., Dewayani, J., & Ferdinand, A. T. (2019). Strategic human resources roles and knowledge sharing: How do enhancing organizational innovation? Calitatea, 20(168), 86-92.

 

 

Resources : Recruitment and Selection

 

These resources explain how to effectively use social media for recruiting, interviewing best practices, and what makes a successful recruiter.

• Miller, T. (2017). Successful interviewing: A talent-focused approach to successful recruitment and selection. Business Expert Press.

• This e-book features interviewing techniques to select the best talented people.

• Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2020). Fundamentals of human resource management (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.

• Chapter 6, “Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs,” pages 162–192.

• Chapter 5, “Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources,” pages 128–161.

• Headworth, A. (2015). Social media recruitment: How to successfully integrate social media into recruitment strategy. Kogan Page.

• Paycor. (2020). Developing a social sedia recruiting strategy. https://www.paycor.com/resource-center/developing-a-social-media-recruiting-strategy

• Sackett, T. (2018). The nuts and bolts of a great recruiter. HR Magazine, 63(5), 83–85, 87, 89.

• Best Practices for Recruiting and Selecting Employees.

• This media includes industry best practices for the recruiting and selecting of new employees.

• Types of Employee Recruitment.

• This media offers a glossary of recruitment terms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recruitment and Selection Scoring Guide

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED

Analyze the role of the recruiter. Does not describe the role of the recruiter. Describes but does not analyze the role of the recruiter. Analyzes the role of the recruiter. Analyzes the role of the recruiter and provides relevant workplace examples.

Outline a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company. Does not list a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company. Lists but does not outline a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company. Outlines a recruitment process to meet organizational objectives for the selected company. Outlines a recruitment process and articulates why the process is the best choice for meeting organizational objectives for the selected company.

Explain an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions. Does not identify an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions. Identifies but does not explain an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions. Explains an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions. Explains an organization’s legal considerations for recruitment and selection functions and cites applicable laws and regulations.

Analyze how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company. Does not describe how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company. Describes but does not analyze how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company. Analyzes how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company. Analyzes how to measure success of the chosen selection method for the selected company and summarizes key metrics.

Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references. Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references. Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from good scholarship. Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.

Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards. Does not convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards. Conveys purpose in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards. Conveys purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards. Conveys clear purpose in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.