HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Title: Define recruitment and selection. Do you think that web-based recruitment and selection will eventually supplant other methods? To what extent would this be a good thing? Support your answer with examples.

Structure Preferences:
Introduction – Define the key words and then explain which theories and practical examples you are going to use to answer the essay question

Definition of Selection: ‘‘is the process by which companies decide who will or will not be allowed into the organisations’’.
Definition of recruitment : ‘‘the process of finding and engaging the people the organization needs.’’ (Armstrong & Taylor, 2020: 299)

Conclusion – summarise your arguments, theories used and practical examples explored.

Essay Structure requirements: logical clarity in presenting the arguments, consistency, and comprehensiveness, and appropriate use of examples where necessary. Do not provide your answer in the form of bullet points. Have a clear introduction, body and conclusion sections. Use practical examples from some companies in your essay.

Theories for Recruitment and Selection:

1.UNDERLYING THEORY:
RATIONAL APPROACH
 The organizational is driven by formal strategy and managers are rational problem-solvers pursuing unitary business objectives
 The rational approach is one-way traffic: the organization targets the person who will ‘fit’, relying on job analysis, job descriptions, person specifications, etc
 Assumes the organization is in control
 Ignores the power dynamics amongst the
managers
 Treats the candidate as passive

2. UNDERLYING THEORY:
PROCESSUAL APPROACH
 Rejects the unitarist in favour of pluralist ethos
 Recognizes recruitment is a two-way process
 The candidate is also making decisions
 So, the organization must do a better job of selling itself, creating a positive brand image
 Helps reduce unsolicited applicants and unsuitable applicants
 Saves time and money
 Linked to employer branding (Edwards, 2010)
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