Assignment+Details

**// Selection/Interviewing Case Study  //**    || The objective of this team assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to apply human resources management concepts to a specific HR business case. ** Students will work in their assigned teams  ** and will work together to complete the assignment as outlined below. This team assignment focuses on the HRM topic of HR Recruitment. This topic is covered in Chapter 6 of the course textbook: // Human Resource Management in Canada //, eleventh Canadian Edition, Dessler**. **    ** __  Assigned Case  __ ** The assigned case is entitled __Running Case: LearningInMotion.com - “Getting Better Applicants”__ and is located on pages 171 and 172 of the textbook. Students are requested to answer the __three questions outlined in this overview__, and should format the answers as listed below and as outlined in the corresponding team assignment evaluation rubric. Students are expected to learn and apply the recruitment concepts outlined in the textbook and course, and to incorporate these concepts into their team assignment. Students are welcome to conduct additional research into the topic of HR recruitment, and to include additional researched concepts (properly referenced) into the team submission. Students should note that since this is a running case throughout the textbook, additional background on the fictional company “LearningInMotion.com” can be gained from earlier chapters in the textbook – specifically the introduction located on pages 24 and 25 of the textbook. **__ Questions to Answer:  __**  1) Jennifer and Pierre need to re-evaluate their approach to recruitment for LearningInMotion. Briefly describe how LearningInMotion can make use of each step of the recruitment process (as outlined in the textbook on pages 144 and145). Provide an explanation of how you think implementation of these steps at LearningInMotion will help the company solve their current recruiting problems and improve upon their overall recruiting effort.     2) Please prepare sample job postings for the following 4 positions for which LearningInMotion is interested in recruiting candidate for:  a. Salesperson  b. Web Designer  c. Content Manager  d. Office Manager Please use the job posting format outlined in figure 6.2 (Page 147 of the textbook) and please stay consistent on the format for each of the 4 job postings. When preparing your job postings, please keep in mind the job content outlined in the case, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of job postings as outlined in figure 6.3 (Page 148 of the textbook). Additional research into the scope and content of similar job postings on the internet might prove useful (please be sure to reference any external sources).  3) For each of the above 4 positions, please describe your suggested recruiting method for attracting a larger pool of qualified candidates and explain why you believe your suggested approach will prove to be successful for LearningInMotion. Please keep in mind (as options) the various recruiting methods outlined in Chapter 6 of the textbook. Also, please consider which methods have already been identified in the case as unsuccessful – so be sure to stay away from those!    ** __  Due Date   __ **    The team assignment is to be submitted on ** __Wednesday November 3, 2010__ **. The assignment can be submitted in class in hard copy format, or via e-mail or electronic drop box before 11:59pm on the due date. __Please note that any assignments received after the due date will not be accepted or graded__. **__ Format of Submission:  __**
 * **// Team  //****//  Assignment Overview   //**

This case analysis is to be submitted as a written team deliverable. The submission should be presented in the following format: ** I. __Title Cover Page__ **  · Subject, course code, instructor name, team number, and date the report is prepared.  · Who prepared the assignment (// include all the names of the team members who fully participated //). ** II. __Table of Contents__ **  · Key body elements should be noted with page numbers  · Appendices (all information should be clearly cross-referenced in the body of the written report) should be clearly outlined with page references.  · Bibliography  **  III __Section 1 – Description of How Recruitment Process Can Help LearningInMotion__   **  • Should be approximately 2 pages in length (double spaced)  • This section should include a very brief outline of what the recruitment process is and what steps it includes <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • This section should include a written overview of how Learning in Motion can make use of each step of the process within their company. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • Finally, this section should include an explanation of how you think each step of the recruitment process would help LearningInMotion solve its existing recruiting problems and improve upon its recruiting efforts. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;">**  IV __Section 2 – Sample Job Postings__   ** <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • Should consist of one page for each sample job posting (4 pages in total) <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • The format of each job posting should be consistent with the format of the job posting outlined on page 147 of the textbook (i.e. Figure 6.2 Sample Job Posting) <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • The content of each job posting needs to include: <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 108pt; mso-list: l7 level2 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 108.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · Content supplied about the jobs in the case study <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 108pt; mso-list: l7 level2 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 108.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · Content that you believe would be relevant to the job you are preparing the posting for. This could involve conducting research of similar job postings on the internet and including relevant scope and information. Please be sure to provide references to any sites or information that you gain from the web. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: none; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt; text-align: justify;">**  V __Section 3 – Suggested Recruitment Methods__   ** <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • Should be approximately 2 to 3 pages in length. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 72.0pt; text-align: justify;"> • This section should include a written outline of your suggested recruitment method for each of your 4 job postings. This should include: <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 108pt; mso-list: l7 level2 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 108.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · A clear description of your suggested recruitment method <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 108pt; mso-list: l7 level2 lfo5; mso-outline-level: body-text; tab-stops: -36.0pt list 108.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · An explanation of why you think your suggested approach will allow LearningInMotion to attract a large pool of qualified candidates ** VI. __Appendices (if required) and Bibliography__ ** <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 71.25pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: -72.0pt 35.45pt list 71.25pt;"> • Inclusion of bibliography referencing all work of other individuals including course notes, textbooks, journals, websites, proprietary documents within APA reference style <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 71.25pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: -72.0pt 35.45pt list 71.25pt;"> • Appendix to include any assignment materials that do not fit into the body of the assignment because they are either too detailed or are required as a reference to material discussed in the body of the report. **  VII. __Team Log and Peer Evaluations__  ** <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 71.25pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: -72.0pt 35.45pt list 71.25pt;"> • Inclusion of team log as part of overall team assignment submission <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 71.25pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: -72.0pt 35.45pt list 71.25pt;"> • Completed peer evaluation form by each member of the team <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt;">**// __ PREPARATION NOTES:  __ //** <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt;"> <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 54.0pt left 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: -18pt;"> § The content of this team assignment is to be delivered as one deliverable. Preferably in a bound hard copy format – although a single file electronic submission will also be acceptable. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 54.0pt left 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: -18pt;"> § The format of each team report is to be prepared in the format and sections as outlined above in this overview document. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 54.0pt left 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: -18pt;"> § Careful attention to detail is essential in this (and all) deliverables. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 54.0pt left 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: -18pt;"> § For an overview of the marking scheme for this team assignment, please see: Team Assignment Evaluation Rubric under Team Assignment on Bb. <span style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 36.0pt 72.0pt 108.0pt 144.0pt 180.0pt 216.0pt 252.0pt 288.0pt 332.85pt 360.0pt 396.0pt 432.0pt 468.0pt 504.0pt;"> .