Assignment Brief - Unit 5011V1: Managing recruitment, selection and induction
Unit 5011V1 - Managing recruitment, selection and induction
Introduction
This unit is about understanding staffing resource requirements and the recruitment and selection process, including induction and reviewing procedures.
Scenario
Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario: -
You have been asked to take part in a recruitment and selection process to recruit a member of staff within your area of responsibility and be responsible for the planning and induction activities that relate to the post.
Task 1:
Construct a supported case for additional staff resource using your organisational approach which should include the analysis of the staff resource to meet current and future objectives.
Select a job role within your area of responsibility and develop a job description and person specification for this role.
Guideline word count: 700 - 800 words
A.C. 2.1 - Analyse staffing resources to meet current and future objectives
A.C. 2.2 - Develop a job description
A.C. 2.3 - Develop a person specification
A.C. 2.4 - Construct a case for additional staffing resources
Task 2:
Discuss the principles of fairness, objectivity and equality in recruitment and selection and summarise the key statutory responsibilities (resulting from current legal instruments) placed on managers to achieve this.
Describe the differing procedures and processes used by organisations in recruitment and selection and identify the reasons for a particular approach linked to organisational requirements, norms and culture.
Guideline word count 400-500 words
A.C. 1.1 - Summarise the legal instruments impacting on staff recruitment and selection
A.C. 1.2 - Identify organisational procedures and processes that affect staff recruitment and selection
A.C. 1.3 - Discuss fairness, objectivity and equality of opportunity as elements of recruitment and selections
Task 3:
Discuss and evaluate the different stages involved in an organisation’s selection process.
Outline at least three selection methods that could be used to support a selection decision and evaluate them in an organisational context.
Identify the types of records that are maintained in your organisation relating to recruitment and selection and, where and how these are kept.
Guideline word count: 600-700 words
A.C. 3.1 - Discuss the stages of a selection process
A.C. 3.2 - Evaluate methods to support a selection decision
A.C. 3.3 - Identify where records are kept, and the nature of those records
A.C. 3.4 - Evaluate the selection process
Task 4:
Identify different communication requirements that support the selection process and, what approaches to communication contribute to an efficient and effective process.
Review the process of recruitment and selection explaining how this could be achieved and how such an activity can contribute to improve future practice.
Following selection, how can the impact of the appointed candidate be measured and reviewed in line with the original rationale and plan?
Guideline word count: 500-600 words
A.C. 4.1 - Identify the communications required during a selection process
A.C. 4.2 - Review the impact of the recruitment and selection process
A.C. 4.3 - Review the impact of the appointed candidate on the objective of the case for additional resource
Task 5:
Using your organisational approach, develop an induction plan for the selected candidate providing a rationale for the key components and activities within the plan.
Guideline word count: 300-400 words
A.C. 5.1 - Develop an induction plan for an appointed candidate
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