Business 335 Assignment 2

Assignment 2: Business Expansion and Sustainability

Due Week 10 and worth 280 points

In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario
that you chose in Assignment 1.Â

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions
needed for the completion of these assignments.

Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write a six to seven
(6-7) page paper in which you:

Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed
certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.) that could
apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could
impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you
could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job
requirements for your organization. Justify your response.

Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least
four (4) components, is aligned with your company’s recruitment strategy, but
also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider
concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.Â

Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ
to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next, suggest three (3)
communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict
the outcome of integrating your branding strategies and communication methods
at your organization. Provide a rationale for your response.

Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new
employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and then identify five (5)
selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze
the effect of the five (5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee
retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your response.

Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to
select new employees for your organization and then analyze the validity and
reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering.
Next, identify four (4) job predictors that you believe can assess
candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences
(KSAO’s). Provide support for your rationale.

 Use at least three (3) quality resources in this
assignment.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page
length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:

Explain the role of staffing to support an organization’s
strategy and improve productivity.

Explain the planning considerations for staffing
organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a staffing plan.

Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external
recruitment.

Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of
assessment methods and a supporting decision method for candidate selection.

Use technology and information resources to research issues
in staffing organizations.

Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations
using proper writing mechanics.