Understanding organizations and the Role of Human Resources Paper details: Answer based on the company's information, below are some information that might help you in writing the essay. Question 1: Regarding what the organization produces or the services that it offers, you can find the information on the following link " http://www.sadara.com/en/Products " and " http://www.sadara.com/en/about/WhoWeAre " Question 2 : you can write a brief answer that we still a start up company and we haven't yet sign a contract with a customers to deal with them, the negotiating is still under going. Question 3 : The main purpose of our organisation is "creating value through chemistry" and For Saudi Arabia the purpose of the Sadara project is to reduce its reliance on the crude oil and natural gas markets in developing a downstream economy locally. Sadara will also create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Saudis. At our company, we are passionate about our goal and our role to create value for our shareholders. We believe in the potential of our Company to bring positive change to the Kingdom’s chemical industry – from the products we will produce to the jobs and opportunities we will create. However, our mission will not be accomplished unless we are equally focused on “how” we accomplish it, as well as on the “results” of our collective labor. However, our mission will not be accomplished unless we are equally focused on “how” we run our business, as well as on the “results” of running our business. Core values such as Integrity, Respect and Equality and the Protection of Our Planet are goals of our corporate culture and are reflected through Sadara’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct. It is this Code of Conduct and the ability for both Company employees and outside entities to report potential violations of the Code that guides our behavior both within and outside of our work environment. It is our responsibility to reflect the best examples of a corporate citizen to not only our business associates, but also to our families and friends; and in that way, Sadara will help lead the way to positive change. Question 4 : provide 4 external factors with their impact such as : "You can write in more details about these factors and add more" 1- Political factor : Saudization of the workforce, we have been forced by the government to hire saudis nationals and increase their numbers in the private sector like our company—is the official national policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While many Saudis are employed by the government, there are not enough jobs for the growing number of youth. 2- Social factor : closing the government offices and embassies during the holy month of Ramadan "Religious month" that will impact our work and will slow the workflow, a lot of documents will be on pending and on hold. 3- Environmental changes: the movement of our company to Jubail city "a city that away 1 hour from our homes "and the impact there might be flexibility in hours and providing accommodations. 4- Technical factor: at the end of this year our company will use a new system "Success Factors" which will help us to automate all of our tasks. Nothing will be manual. Question 5 and 6 :
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BUS4045-Recruiting Retention & Developmen In Arthur, Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting, and Orienting New Employees, read: • Chapter 1, "Recruitment Challenges," to learn strategies for successfully recruiting new employees. • Chapter 2, "Recruitment Sources," to learn recruiting strategies for targeting special-interest groups such as women and minorities. Read the following library articles: • Berger and Berger, 2011, "Talent Management" from Leadership Excellence, volume 28, issue 1, pages 14–15. • Edwards, 2010, "An Integrative Review of Employer Branding and OB Theory" from Personnel Review, volume 39, issue 1, pages 5–23. • Article Search Search the Internet to locate and read at least three articles about what companies are the best to work for. Several Web sites rate organizations for many different factors, such as the best small and medium companies to work for, the best companies for working mothers, or the best companies to work for in a specific location. Three Part Assignments Part 1 – Recruiting and Retention Best Practices -1 Page - Analyzes course concepts, theories, or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence. - Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue 1. In your article search, you located information about the best companies to work for. For this discussion, analyze the information in the articles. What are the most frequently cited best practices for recruiting and retaining employees for the top companies? 2. Discuss four best practices and reflect on your own organization's practices compared to the companies on the lists. a. Which best practices are not currently instituted in your organization? b. Select two practices that would be feasible for your company to introduce in order to become an employer of choice and be more attractive to candidates. . Part 2 - Workforce Demographics – 1 Page - Analyzes course concepts, theories, or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence. - Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue. 1. In your view, what are the most significant changes in the composition or demographics of the workforce? 2.What does this mean for an organization that is currently recruiting candidates? 3. What are the implications for recruiting and retaining employees? Part 3 - Brand Image – 1 Page - Analyzes course concepts, theories, or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence. - Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue. A company's overall brand image can also affect the recruiting and retention process. For this discussion, determine how your current or former company can enhance its overall brand image in order to be more attractive to candidates. Answer the questions from Exhibit 1.1: Assess Your Organization's Image, in the Arthur textbook. Think about how your company can improve its image for candidates and differentiate itself from its competitors. Reference: DeCenzo, D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2013). Fundamentals of human resource management (11th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN: 9780470910122.
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