Assignment: Recruiting and Retention
Purpose
To assess your ability to:
discuss how to align a company’s strategic direction with human resources
planning
analyze various issues in relation to finding and attracting top talent
Action Items
1.
Read the case and associated discussion (Exercising Strategy: Who is Screening the
Screeners?) on page 263 of the textbook.
2.
In a 3- to 4-page document, respond to the three related questions at the top of
page 264, using each question as a section of your paper. Note the addition we have added
to the questions (in boldface type):
a.
What alternative selection procedures discussed in this chapter could an
employer use to screen potential "bad actors" that would not involve outsourced
background checks? What would be the implications of using these alternative
selection procedures?
b.
If one is committed to obtaining outsourced background checks, what
evidence might one want to collect that would allow an assessment of the value of the
information in terms of the criteria (reliability, validity, and so on) covered in this
chapter? What would you put in place to allow and even ensure such
assessments, for example, to verify the validity or lack thereof that Theron
Carter is "a chronic complainer."
c.
In today’s digitally networked world, in what ways is it easier for HR
managers or line managers to do their own homework on applicants that would
obviate the need for outsourced background checks? Briefly discuss the pros and
cons of these methods.
3.
Use APA style in your paper.
4.
Use at least 1 credible, scholarly source in addition to the textbook to support your
work. List references used.
5.
Submit your paper to turnitin.com. Your professor will provide the necessary access
information so you can upload your paper to the turnitin.com class assignment site.
6.
Read the Originality Report you receive from turnitin.com and make any
modifications as needed to your paper.
