Apr to Jul 2012 BTEC : EHRM / EBM / HND Title Assignment No.

Assignment Title Assignment Due Date Human Resource Management 02 Case Study Recruitment and Selection at Tesco Refer to assessment Schedule

Assignment Brief: This is a case study based on the recruitment function. The student is expected to analyze the situation prevailing in the organization (case study) by studying the various methods and comparing it with other organizations as well as your present / past organizations and suggest ways that could be used for effective Human Resource Planning and Recruitment. Assignment Task / Description: This assignment has a total of 5 questions (4 as per case study and one additional i.e. question no. 5) 1. Individually read the case study provided and attempt the 4 questions at the end of the case study. 2. When attempting question 2, focus on uses of Job Description in recruiting and selecting the right employees. 3. While attempting question 3, explain the different methods of attracting and recruitment people. 4. In question 4, focus on various selection tools used by organizations. 5. Compare recruitment methods of Tesco vis--vis your organization. (Note that this question is not in the case study, this is an additional one.) Assessment Criteria: The student will be awarded a PASS grade if he / she Identifies the recruitment techniques used by Tesco. Is able to discuss the different uses of job descriptions. Suggest any other recruiting strategies by comparing the organization with ones current company. The student will achieve a MERIT if he / she along with the criteria for PASS; Uses a range of methods and techniques to collect information on the recruitment and selection practices in Tesco. Applies and analyzes detailed knowledge of recruitment methods.

PASS

MERIT

Apr to Jul 2012 Refers other relevant sources and coherently presents and communicates work using technical language accurately. A student will be awarded a DISTINCTION if he / she along with the criteria for MERIT; Evaluates, synthesizes, generates and justifies valid conclusions on the organizations recruitment and selection methods. Is able to compare and contrast the selection practices and procedures with ones current organization. Shows an individual approach in identifying the importance of job descriptions in the recruitment process as well as presents and communicates work coherently, using technical language fluently Makes clear recommendations and suitable suggestions for other recruitment strategies.

DISTINCTION

Learning Outcome/s achieved in the assignment: By completing this assignment successfully, the student will achieve the following learning outcome:2. Evaluate the procedures and practices used for recruiting and selecting suitable employees analyze the need for human resource planning, the information required and the stages involved in this process compare the structured process for recruitment in two organizations and evaluate the methods and media that can be used evaluate the interview as a selection technique and discuss a range of alternative selection methods available evaluate selection practices and procedures in two organizations comparing these to best practice