1. INTRODUCTION
The Purpose of this research paper is in look into the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection practices which Tesco PLC employs regarding its sourcing, impacts and risk control measures, by comparing the various studies and research presented regarding the topic of recruitment and selection with the real-world problems facing organisations when dealing with such activities. This research will enable Tesco PLC to not only explore and discover other available concepts on recruitment and selection but also to identify gaps in their own recruitment and selection practices, and recognise probable practices which would be more effective for them.
Recruitment and selection is an integral aspect of any organisation
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• To evaluate the risks and identify factors that will improve recruitment and selection practices by Tesco.
3. LITERATURE REVIEW
3.1 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SOURCES, METHODS AND PRACTICES
Among the many models used in recruitment and selection practices used by HR mangers in organisations is the competence based recruitment and section model, it used to Identifying the staffing needs of an organisation and structurally takes the right steps in filling out the staffing needs of the organisation see figure 1 (Dubois, 2004). Figure 1: sourced from Dubois, D. (2004). Competency-based human resource management. 1st ed. Palo Alto, Calif.: Davies-Black Pub.
ASSESSING THE NEED FOR STAFF
Organisations need to identify and address vacancies within that are caused by retirement or employee dismissal, employee transferring and employee resigning/ promotions. These vacancies can also be caused by new positions created by an organisation (Storey and Sisson, 1993). Among the many techniques used for identify and address future vacancies are working back from cost, systematic techniques and managerial judgement (Taylor, 2008). There are several frameworks and models used to asses staffing needs, examples are:
Human capital Institute framework Figure: sourced from Human Capital Institute framework (Sunderland, 2016) cipd.com
WORKFORCE PLANNING MODEL Figure: sourced from workforce planning
The following report examines the recruitment process used by Tesco Ireland for the selection of employees to fill five positions available through the retail stores’ expansion programme. These positions were as follows: sales executive, store manager, assistant store manager, clerk and two cleaners. The recruitment and selection was done following a number of procedures that were accompanied by letters used to inform candidates about their performance. (Sarah, 2007)
The reason why Tesco may decide for external recruitment they couldn’t find any suitable employee for the organisation or because there would like to recruit people with fresh idea who can bring new skill to their organisation
1 Understand the Impact of both the law and organisational procedures on the process of recruitment and selection
Martin, Whiting & Jackson 5th Edition - Human Resource Practice – Recruitment & Selection – Assessment Centres Pg 140
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