Week 2 Discussion 2 Selection and Staffing

Some organizations set up a selection process that is long and complex. In some people’s opinion, this kind of selection process is not only more valid but also has symbolic value. In your post, address the following questions:

• What can the use of a long complex selection process symbolize to job seekers?  

• How do you think this would affect the organization’s ability to attract the best employees?

  Multimedia

  Christensen, M. (Producer). (n.d.). The Amazon trail  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAkiUbwpKNE.

  Articles

  Bersin, J. (2013, July). The 9 hottest trends in corporate recruiting (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2013/07/04/the-9-hottest-trends-in-corporate-recruiting/

  Bagley, P., Dalton, D., & Ortegren, M. (2013). Targeted recruiting and retention. The CPA Journal, 83(5), 63-65.

  Isidore, C. (2013, July). Amazon hiring 7,000 workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. CNN Money. Retrieved from http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/29/news/companies/amazon-hiring/index.html