CASE STUDY 2

Background:
ABC Corporation is a leading global electronics company with operations in over 20
countries worldwide. The company has recently decided to expand its operations by
opening a new research and development center in Japan. The center will focus on
developing new technologies and products for the Japanese market. The center will
require a workforce of 100 employees.

Problem:
The HR department has received over 2,000 applications for the 100 available positions
at the new research and development center. The department has limited resources and
time to review all the applications and identify the most suitable candidates. Furthermore,
the company places a high value on cultural fit, and the HR department must ensure that
the selected candidates can work effectively in a Japanese work environment.

Mission:
The mission of the HR department is to identify and select the most suitable candidates
for the new research and development center who possess the necessary skills,
knowledge, and experience to perform their job effectively. The department must also
ensure that the selected candidates share the company's values and can work
collaboratively with colleagues in a Japanese work environment. Additionally, the
department must design a selection process that is efficient, effective, and culturally
sensitive.

Case Study:
You are the head of the HR department at ABC Corporation, and you have been tasked
with selecting the most suitable candidates for the new research and development center
in Japan. The center will require a workforce of 100 employees, including engineers,
designers, researchers, and administrative staff. The company has received over 2,000
applications for the available positions, and you have a budget of ¥5 million to design and
implement the selection process.

Your mission is to identify the most suitable candidates for the job who possess the
necessary skills, knowledge, and experience. You must also ensure that the candidates
share the company's values and can work effectively in a Japanese work environment.
You have limited resources and time, so you must design a process that is efficient and
effective.

To achieve your mission, you must answer the following questions:

 What steps will you take to achieve your mission?
 What criteria will you use to select the most suitable candidates?
 How will you evaluate the candidates' cultural fit?
 What challenges do you anticipate, and how will you address them?
 How will you ensure that the selection process is fair and unbiased?