Homework: The Strategic Workforce Planning Process
Prior to beginning work on this homework,
a. Read Chapter 10 in the course textbook.
b. Read the article 3 Keys to Closing Workforce Planning Gaps.
c. Review the article Strategic Workforce Planning-A Vital Business Activity. (this article is attached below)
d. Watch the YouTube video the Discrimination: Crash Course Philosophy #41 video.
For this homework, you will need to consider the hiring practices of Abercrombie & Fitch and Hooters. These companies have faced controversy and court cases based on the hiring and not hiring of certain employees. This is a direct reflection of each company's strategic workforce planning process. First, search court cases relating to these two companies to gain an understanding of the court cases. Discuss the outcomes of each court case. Then, reflect if each company used the proper strategy in hiring taking into consideration discrimination. Next, identify a company where the strategic workforce planning process helped make the company stronger. Be specific as to why you selected the company from a strategic workforce planning perspective and how the strategy has enhanced the company.
In The Strategic Workforce Planning Process paper,
a. Identify at least two court cases relating to Abercrombie & Fitch and Hooters.
b. Discuss the outcomes of each court case.
c. Reflect on each company's strategic workforce planning.
d. Identify a company where the strategic workforce planning process strengthened the company, giving supporting facts and rational.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.