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Assignment 2: Business Expansion and Sustainability
Due Week 10 and worth 280 points
In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario that you chose in Assignment 1.
Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.
Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you:
1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.)
that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could impact staffing at your
organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job
requirements for your organization. Justify your response.
Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least four (4) components, is aligned with your company’s
recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as
succession planning and hiring retirees.
Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization.
Next, suggest three (3) communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict the outcome of
integrating your branding strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a rationale for your
response.
Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and
then identify five (5) selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five
(5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your
response.
Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to select new employees for your organization and
then analyze the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering. Next, identify four
(4) job predictors that you believe can assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences
(KSAO’s). Provide support for your rationale.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course
title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Explain the role of staffing to support an organization’s strategy and improve productivity. Explain the planning considerations for staffing organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a
staffing plan. Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external recruitment. Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of assessment methods and a supporting decision method
for candidate selection. Use technology and information resources to research issues in staffing organizations. Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations using proper writing mechanics.
Click here to view the grading rubric. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using
the following rubric. Points: 280 Assignment 2: Business Expansion and Sustainability Criteria
Unacceptabl
e Meets Minimum
Expectations
60-69% D Fair
70-79% C Proficient
80-89% B Exemplary Below 60% F 90-100% A 1. Identify
Did not
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three (3) job submit or
three (3) job
three (3) job
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three (3) job
requirements incompletely requirements (e.g.,
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requirements (e.g.,
(e.g., needed identified
needed certifications, needed
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certifications, three (3) job previous work
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previous work
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requirements experience, external
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work
(e.g., needed influences, etc.) that
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plan that
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least four (4)
components,
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plan that
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with your company’s components, is
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but also addresses
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but also addresses
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least four (4) possible job skill or
company’s
components, credential shortages.
recruitment is aligned
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