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Assignment: Business Expansion and Sustainability

In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario that you chose in Assignment 1.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.

Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write aEight (8) page paper in which you:

1. Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.) that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job requirements for your organization. Justify your response.

2. Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least four (4) components, is aligned with your company's recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.

3. Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next, suggest three (3) communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict the outcome of integrating your branding strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a rationale for your response.

4. Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and then identify five (5) selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five (5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your response.

5. Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to select new employees for your organization and then analyze the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering. Next, identify four (4) job predictors that you believe can assess candidates knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences (KSAOs). Provide support for your rationale.

6. Go to research.strayer to locate at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

7. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

• Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

• Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APAthe Strayer Writing Standards format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

• This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain the role of staffing to support an organization's strategy and improve productivity.

• Explain the planning considerations for staffing organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a staffing plan.

• Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external recruitment.

• Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of assessment methods and a supporting decision method for candidate selection.

• Use technology and information resources to research issues in staffing organizations.

• Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations using proper writing mechanics.