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Case Notes
Chapter 9: Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context
Recruitment and Selection in a Global Organization
Case Summary
On the basis of the analyses and answers completed for Chapter 9, assume that Rudiger has
completed an acceptable HRP program and his staff members have completed current and
accurate job descriptions for all positions in the talent management project. These job descriptions
all contain the specific duties, tasks, and responsibilities, as well as the KSA sets needed for each
job.
Case Analysis
This case examines the intersection between the use of technology in the recruitment and
selection process and the use of HRIS in organizations. It highlights the need for HRIS experts to
understand how to use the internet for recruitment as well as selection-related data in order to
provide strategic information to the company and demonstrate the return on the company’s
investment in assessments. In addition, technology issues surrounding the selection process are
addressed.
Sample Answers to Case Questions
1. What guidelines would you establish as part of Rudiger’s plan that emphasize the use of the
internet via a company’s website to communicate the recruiting objectives of the talent
management project?
a. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of online recruitment to
communicate recruiting objectives?
Students will likely have developed different guidelines for the selection and
recruitment of individuals who fit into the talent management project. However,
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2. What guidelines would you establish for the use of the HRIS for selection and assessment of
potential employees?
a. What selection and assessment tools could be used on the internet, and which ones
would need to be done on a face-to-face basis?
While students will likely have different answers, they should be aware of legal,
b. What are technological issues that impact selection via the internet and the solutions
that have been suggested?
Technological issues addressed should include the following:
c. What guidelines would you develop to make sure that a utility analysis was done for
all HRIS selection applications?
Student answers may include a simple or more complex approach.
● The simplest approach to estimating utility is to conduct pre/post comparisons
of measurable performance to see if the selection system has coincided with a
change in performance.