1. Is the stragegic importance of recruitment greater in some industries than others? Explain
2. Compare and contrast the recruiting method and philosophies of Chubb Insurance and AIG. Explain the reasons for similarrities and differences
3. After reviewing chapter 4describe how a SWOT analysis could be used in developing a recruitment plan
4. Do you think Gateway’s decision to move its headquarters to San Diegowill have any impact on its ability to recruit people to fill its manufacuturing jobs in South Dakota? Explain why or why not?
5. According to some estimate, one-third of all executive-level hires prove to be unsatisfactory. What role might executive recruitment practices play creating this situation?
6. Why do some organization use mostly external searches, whereas other use mostly internal searches?
7. What information should be contained in a realistic job preview by a firm seeking to attract the best MBA student? Does your answer depend on the type of industry? The geographic the job? On whether it involves an overseas assignment?
8. Do you think firms such as Colgate-Palmolive should address the glass ceiling problem by explicitly stating that they want to fill a specific managerial position with a woman? Explain your opinion.