Understanding Business
Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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a. With reference to the background information and the Job Description, identify 3recruiting methods you would use to recruit applicants for this position with the goal of attracting a substantial pool of qualified applicants.

b. Provide a detailed description of each method and clearly explain your rationale for selecting each method. Your rationale should be based on the background information provided as well as your knowledge of recruiting methods. You may also want to discuss your choice of method in relation to type of job, location of job, qualifications, labour market, or budget.

Company Background Information: Canada Food Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures
food machinery and equipment. The machinery and equipment ranges from conveyer belts,
coolers, freezers, and pasteurizers. Canada Food Technologies Inc. has become an industry
leader due to their excellent reputation for producing customized solutions to optimize
industrial production and ensure a long shelf life of food.
The company is based in Ajax, Ontario. Canada Food Technologies Inc. has been in business for
5 years, with many of the original employees still working for them. It has developed an
excellent reputation as one of the "Top Employers" in the region, providing employees with
competitive wages and benefits. One of the employee testimonials on the company website
states: "Working at Canada Food Technologies Inc. is like being part of a family. Management
really cares and I can see how my work helps the bottom line." The company values hiring top
talent and encourages innovation and experimentation. In fact, Canada Food Technologies Inc.
prides itself on developing employees through various training and development initiatives
such as interactive online workshops, leadership development programs and paid education
leave.
One of the Project Coordinators just resigned, and a replacement must be found. As the
Manufacturing Manager, you are responsible for working with the HR Manager on establishing
a recruitment plan. The budget is modest so use recruitment methods that are cost effective
and reasonable given the level of the position.
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Transcribed Image Text:Company Background Information: Canada Food Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures food machinery and equipment. The machinery and equipment ranges from conveyer belts, coolers, freezers, and pasteurizers. Canada Food Technologies Inc. has become an industry leader due to their excellent reputation for producing customized solutions to optimize industrial production and ensure a long shelf life of food. The company is based in Ajax, Ontario. Canada Food Technologies Inc. has been in business for 5 years, with many of the original employees still working for them. It has developed an excellent reputation as one of the "Top Employers" in the region, providing employees with competitive wages and benefits. One of the employee testimonials on the company website states: "Working at Canada Food Technologies Inc. is like being part of a family. Management really cares and I can see how my work helps the bottom line." The company values hiring top talent and encourages innovation and experimentation. In fact, Canada Food Technologies Inc. prides itself on developing employees through various training and development initiatives such as interactive online workshops, leadership development programs and paid education leave. One of the Project Coordinators just resigned, and a replacement must be found. As the Manufacturing Manager, you are responsible for working with the HR Manager on establishing a recruitment plan. The budget is modest so use recruitment methods that are cost effective and reasonable given the level of the position.
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