M5D1: Finding the Right Employee for the Correct Job
and What it Takes to Keep that Employee Once Hired
In Module 4 we discussed culture and diversity in the workplace
and the importance of understanding the challenges of managing
a diverse workforce. We discussed some of your own past
experiences and some of the functions that managers complete
on a daily basis in order to keep employees happy and productive
in a diverse environment. Now it is time to expand on this a bit as
we get more into the hiring and staffing aspects of the workplace.
During our discussion in this module, we will explore why
managers need to understand the importance of finding the right
person for the correct job and how important it is to ensure the
employees remain engaged and motivated. As you work within
this discussion and share ideas and thoughts, please consider
what you gain here and use this information within your SWOT
analysis, where applicable.
For this discussion activity, you will conduct your scavenger
hunt by finding two examples of where an organization
conducted hiring and interviewing practices that were
considered transparent and open for everyone to see, and
then provide two examples of where an organization failed in
this area, along with the end result for the organization.
Remember, these examples can come from any organization. If
you do find applicable information about your own organization
while working on this discussion, please use it where applicable in
your own SWOT analysis. These examples can be from current
events, historical instances, or classic examples, in video or print.
Conduct a web search seeking two examples of where you
believe an organization excelled in hiring new employees with fair
hiring practices and equal opportunity and then two examples
where this management function fell through the cracks.
• Discuss what you found during your web search.
• Provide a description of your selected key functions and
how these functions can and do affect all managers and
organizations.
