Recruitment and selection are the processes of human resource management that are applied in organization for fulfilling its human resource needs. In this report, recruitment and selection processes adopted in Sainsbury and Tesco have been discussed and compared. This report also discusses the importance of recruitment and selection for the organizations. Only secondary data has been included in the report for the evaluation of its aims and objectives. Through company reports and articles, recruitment and selection processes in both organizations have been discussed and compared. The findings of the report suggest that recruitment and selection in both organizations has been developed in terms of a structured activity. At Tesco, internal and external sources of recruitment are used for fulfilling existing posts in the organization. It relies on internal sources more than on external sources. Television, radio, newspapers and internet ate preferred tools of recruitment by Tesco. It also allows candidates to drop their resume in stores for further selection process. On the other hand, Sainsbury relies on internal and external recruitment tools, equally. Internally, existing employees are assessed for promotions on higher levels in the organization. Through external sources, Sainsbury attracts suitable employees from website and assessed the suitable candidates through several tests and interviews. By comparing the recruitment and selection strategies of both organizations, it is found that Tesco has adopted costly and time consuming strategies. Moreover, its store recruitment strategy does not ensure selection of suitable candidates. On the other hand, Sainsbury is cost effective in its strategies but these strategies can be time consuming. It is recommended that Tesco needs to rely adopt cost effective mechanisms for recruitment and selection. On the other hand, Sainsbury need to shorten its time of final selection.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Recruitment and Selection in Tesco
- Recruitment and Selection at Sainsbury
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze and compare the recruitment and selection processes employed by Tesco and Sainsbury, two prominent retail companies. The study focuses on understanding the importance of recruitment and selection for organizational success, examining the specific strategies implemented by these companies, and proposing recommendations for improvement.
- The significance of effective recruitment and selection for organizational performance
- A comparative analysis of recruitment and selection practices at Tesco and Sainsbury
- The advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruitment sources
- The impact of recruitment and selection strategies on cost-effectiveness and time efficiency
- Recommendations for improving recruitment and selection processes within both organizations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This section provides a brief overview of the report's objectives, scope, and methodology. It highlights the focus on comparing recruitment and selection processes at Tesco and Sainsbury, utilizing secondary data from company reports and articles.
- Introduction: This chapter emphasizes the critical role of human resources in achieving organizational goals. It delves into the importance of recruitment and selection as key processes in human resource management, explaining their impact on organizational competitiveness and long-term success.
- Methods: This chapter discusses the research methodology employed in the report. It explains the use of a qualitative approach to analyze recruitment and selection strategies at both Tesco and Sainsbury. The chapter also outlines the reliance on secondary data, collected from existing reports, articles, and company websites.
- Recruitment and Selection in Tesco: This chapter explores the recruitment and selection practices implemented by Tesco. It analyzes the organization's use of both internal and external recruitment sources, highlighting their preferred methods for attracting and selecting candidates.
- Recruitment and Selection at Sainsbury: This chapter examines the recruitment and selection processes utilized by Sainsbury. It explores their reliance on both internal and external sources, outlining the various tests and interviews used to assess candidates.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this report include recruitment, selection, human resource management, organizational performance, competitive advantage, cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, internal recruitment, external recruitment, Tesco, Sainsbury, and secondary data analysis. The study focuses on comparing and analyzing the recruitment and selection practices of these two major retail companies, identifying areas for improvement and offering recommendations for enhancing their recruitment and selection processes.
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- Alex Cole (Autor), 2012, How to manage human capital, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/212291
