Hiring of employees remains a challenge to most international companies. In addition to promoting the culture of keeping happy the already existing workforce by offering first consideration to the existing employees especially about promotion, also, the company has to maintain high standards by selecting the best personnel both from within and outside the already existing organization’s workforce. In selecting personnel to fill the vacant plant operations manager oversees, there is a need to consider several factors for effectiveness. The following is an evaluation of the three candidates presented to fill the vacant position for the plant operations manager for St. Clair industries.
Candidate A is a single individual. He is a university graduate and has worked in operations management for two years. This candidate speaks Spanish but has never traveled outside the United States. In recruiting this candidate, the company will acquire an employee with high management skills since the candidate has a higher training on management. Candidate A offers the company an energetic and youthful option for the management position (Askegren, 2012). Unlike other candidates, candidate A is likely to take a shorter duration to settle in Chile since he speaks both English and Spanish. This candidate is also likely to dedicate much of his time in executing the office duties unlike other candidates who may spend sufficient time in handling family issues. However, candidate A may suffer from inexperience given that he has not been in senior management positions for a long time. Based on his education level, candidate A may also be expensive to hire in comparison to other candidates. The company will also incur cost for training the employee on the company’s policies.
Candidate B is a married individual with three school-aged children. His spouse does not work outside the home. Additionally, candidate B has worked for the organization for 18 years. Hiring candidate B will save the company the training cost. It will also be in line with the human resource management policies which entail giving first consideration to employees from within while filling vacant positions in the organization’s management positions. Candidate B has a vast experience in managerial duties. He also has a proper knowledge of the company’s policies. However, the company will have to incur additional cost in hiring an interpreter for this candidate since he does not speak Spanish. Candidate B may also find it hard to settle in Chile due to the language barrier. Additionally, this candidate may find it hard to enjoy his new role due to the long distance separation from his family.
Candidate C is a married female individual with no children. She has worked for the company for 18 years. Candidate C does not speak Spanish but has travelled extensively for the company. In employing this candidate, the company will gain from her rich managerial experience that she has gained over the last 18 years. The company will also build a good image by recruiting a female employee for top a management position. Candidate C represents a fair bargain considering payment of salaries and the cost of training. However, this candidate may not find her new duties interesting if she is made to stay away from the husband for a long time. Additionally, she will need an interpreter during her first days of stay in Chile.
Based on the evaluation above, candidate C is the best candidate to fill the vacant position of plant operations manager. She is not experienced but also cheap to hire. Additionally, she presents an opportunity to the organization to brand its face.
References
Askegren, P. (2012). Human resource. New York: Ace Books.