Assignment: Recruiting and Selection
Write a 3 page research paper in which you address the recruiting and selection functions of a selected organization, based on information you have gathered and analyzed about the organization.
Attracting top talent that fits the organization is of considerable importance. The ability to attract talented people is one of the foundational skills for any HR professional and one that will be utilized throughout your career. In addition to attracting top talent, you must make the decision about whom to bring on board and in what relationship: full time, part time, or contract.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
o Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.
o Explain the selection processes.
o Competency 3: Examine core functions of Human Resource Management.
o Describe the organizational labor situation.
o Explain recruiting policies and methods.
o Analyze elements that affect the ability of an organization to attract and retain talent.
o Competency 4: Appreciate the strategic value of HRM within a competitive global business environment.
o Analyze the talent acquisition processes.
Preparation
Before beginning the assessment, complete the following:
? 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 research able, as you will need to gather and analyze information in order 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 recruiting and selection functions of the chosen organization.
Deliverable
Based on your research into the recruiting and selection functions of the organization you selected, write a research paper in which you complete the following:
? Describe the organization's current state of labor (for example, shortages, surplus, et cetera), including any recent changes in labor needs (shortages, temporary workers).
? Explain the recruiting policies and methods being used by the organization.
? Analyze the talent acquisition processes of the organization.
? Explain the selection process used, including testing, background checks, drug screening, interviews, and so on.
? Analyze elements of the organization that contribute to its image as an employer (for example, compensation, geographic location, size, et cetera). How do these elements affect the ability of the organization to attract and retain talent?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.