Case study 1

A company Beta Ltd. is planning to set up a new plant in India for manufacturing auto

components. India is highly competitive and cost effective production base in this sector.

Beta Ltd. is planning to capture about 40% of the market share in India and also export to

the tune of at least $5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these

targets it requires a highly trained and motivated work force. You have been selected as

manager by the company to advise it in this matter.

Based on your understanding of the case, answer the following questions-

(a) Outline the process of staffing the company should flow.

(b)Which sources of recruitment should the company rely upon? Give reasons for your

recommendation.

(c) Outline the process of selection the company should follow with reasons.
 Case study 2

The Bharat Paint Company recruits sales people to sell its products to retail stores. The
company looks for employees who have the energy, ability to work hard, and ability to
speak enthusiastically and intelligently about the company’s products. In addition to skill,
the company expects flexibility, accuracy, and patience from its sales employees. Nirmala
has applied for a sales job. The interviewer who is going to interview her has noted the
following entries on her application blank: Nirmala is 26 years old. She has completed one
year of college education. She has held two jobs since leaving school - clerk in a school
(two years), and senior assistant in a financial organisation. There is a gap of one year in
between. Nirmala indicates on her application that she was sick during that period and was
undergoing medical treatment.

Discussion Questions

1.If you were the interviewer, what objectives would you set for your interview with
Nirmala?

2. How would you phrase your questions?

3. “Tests often do not reflect an individual’s true ability.” What are your views on this
statement?