Instruction
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
Read Chapter 10 in the course textbook.
Read the article 3 Keys to Closing Workforce Planning Gaps.
Review the article Strategic Workforce Planning—A Vital Business Activity.
Watch the Week 3 Assignment video above with Dr. Paula Zobisch, Program Chair of Entrepreneurship.
View the video the Discrimination: Crash Course Philosophy #41 (Links to an external site.) video.
For this assignment, you will need to consider the hiring practices of Abercrombie & Fitch and Hooters. These companies have faced controversy and court cases based on the hiring and not hiring of certain employees. This is a direct reflection of each company’s strategic workforce planning process. First, search court cases relating to these two companies to gain an understanding of the court cases. Discuss the outcomes of each court case. Then, reflect if each company used the proper strategy in hiring taking into consideration discrimination. Next, identify a company where the strategic workforce planning process helped make the company stronger. Be specific as to why you selected the company from a strategic workforce planning perspective and how the strategy has enhanced the company.
Must document any information used from sources in APA style
Avoid over-dependence on direct quotes. Direct quotes are a great way to strengthen our assertions and provide support. However, be sure to avoid using excessive direct quotes in lieu of original thought. Direct quotes will not meet the requirement for analysis, application, and critical thinking. Please ensure to not overuse direct quote so that you can avoid losing points for this.