Homework
Part I
Consider Jim Collins' bus analogy in Good to Great. In one sense, recruiting is "getting the right people on the bus" and career management is "getting them in the right seats." Many employers do not follow the textbook's perfect model of managing their employees' careers. Being passive about one's career doesn't usually produce good results.
i. Discuss the elements of a recruitment strategy.
ii. How can a company be most successful in attracting talent?
iii. How can a company ensure they are putting the right person in the right job?
iv. What methods can a company use to meet the career goals of their existing workforce?
v. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruiting?
vi. Explain why a diverse recruitment strategy is important today.
Part II
The world's 500 largest companies generated $31.2 trillion in revenues and $1.7 trillion in profits in 2014. Together, this year's Fortune Global 500 employ 65 million people worldwide and are represented by 36 countries.
Choose a company from the list of Fortune 500 global companies, and then prepare a succinct, 5-page essay, using the writing template, and a minimum of 3 references.
Address the following considerations:
i. What does it mean to be global?
ii. How has this company been successful in the global business environment?
iii. Discuss the opportunities, risks and considerations in becoming a global company.
iv. Analyze the political, economic, socio-cultural and technological factors affecting the company.
v. How does the company manage their International Operations, in areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits and training?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.