Overview
Introduction: Hiring for Fit?
Strategic staffing (the topic of Chapter 8) is designed to ensure that an organization has the workforce it needs to meet both current and future business objectives. It ensures that ensures we have the right employees in the right positions for the enterprise to run both efficiently and effectively. One issue that raises controversy in the staffing process is hiring for the right cultural or job fit . To prepare for this discussion, watch the videos - Adam Grant: Hire for Culture Fit or Add? and Hiring for culture fit. Additionally, be sure to read Chapter 8 in your course textbook. Respond to instructor Prompts in in initial post instructions and respond to your classmates in secondary posts
Instructor Prompt for Initial Posting
Both of the videos mentioned above offer differing perspectives on hiring for "fit." Which perspective do you find more compelling? What are the pros and cons of each perspective? Does the requirement change depending on the type of organization or job? Please provide real-world examples. Be sure to use external references to support your claims. Initial Post Length: minimum of 350 words (10 points).
Secondary Post Instructions For responses, respond to at least two of your classmates' initial posts and answer the following: Can you provide further insights into their posting. What elements do you agree or disagree with? (2 @ 5 points each = 10 points) Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post
Writing Requirements In addition to one initial post, respond to at least two peers. Initial Post Length: minimum of 350 words Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post Use APA 7th edition format for in-text citations and list of references Must include at minimum 2 scholarly references in addition to the textbook.
Tips for Success Our discussions forums are the classroom, so it is important to have hearty discussions. Remember to earn maximum points you must do more than the minimum. The minimum at the graduate level will earn an 80% score. You must include scholarly references to illustrate this next level of learning
• Initial Post Due Wednesday by 11:55 p.m.