Southern New Hampshire University

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 6.1: Reading and Key Terms Read Chapter 6 of the textbook. Once you have finished reading, go the exercises at the end of the chapter and define each term listed there in one or two sentences. Answer Key terms from Chapter 6 relate to candidate screening and selection: Candidate Screening: The process of narrowing down applicants to identify those who meet minimum job qualifications. Selection: The process of choosing the most suitable candidate ...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 5.5: Job Posting and Advertisement Write a two-page memo to your manager that includes a job posting for your organization's website and an advertisement for the local newspaper. Answer To: Manager From: HR Analyst Subject: Job Posting and Advertisement - IT Consultant This memo provides a job posting and newspaper advertisement for the IT Consultant role at MapleTech Solutions Inc. Job Posting (Website): Position: IT Consultant Location: ...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 5.4: Recruitment Strategy Write a one-page memo to your manager that outlines your strategy for recruiting for a position and how you will evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. Answer To: Manager From: HR Analyst Subject: Recruitment Strategy - IT Consultant This memo outlines a recruitment strategy for hiring IT Consultants at MapleTech Solutions Inc. Recruitment Plan: Given projected workforce shortages, MapleTech will recruit ...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 5.3: Self-Reflection Questions After you have finished reading Chapter 5, go the exercises at the end of the chapter and write 200- to 500-word responses to each of the Self-Reflection Questions. Answer Reflecting on recruitment strategies, I recall a previous job where recruitment was largely reactive. Vacancies were filled under pressure, often resulting in poorly matched candidates. Learning about proactive recruitment has shifted my perspective...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 5.2: Discussion Questions After you have finished reading Chapter 5, go the exercises at the end of the chapter and write 100- to 200-word answers to the Discussion Questions. Answer Discussion Question Example: What are the benefits and challenges of internal recruitment? Internal recruitment offers several advantages, including reduced hiring costs, shorter onboarding periods, and improved employee morale through career growth opportunities. Emp...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 5.1: Reading and Key Terms Read Chapter 5 of the textbook. Once you have finished reading, go the exercises at the end of the chapter and define each term listed there in one or two sentences. Answer Key terms from Chapter 5 focus on recruitment: Recruitment: The process of attracting a pool of qualified candidates for employment. Internal Recruitment: Filling job vacancies with existing employees through promotions or transfers. External Recrui...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 4.6: Gap Analysis and HR Objectives Write a one- to two-page memo to a new manager that summarizes a gap analysis for the next year and presents HR objectives to close the gap. Answer To: New Manager From: HR Analyst Subject: Gap Analysis and HR Objectives for 2026 This memo provides a gap analysis and outlines HR objectives for MapleTech Solutions Inc. in 2026. Gap Analysis: Based on demand forecasting (Activity 4.4) and supply forecasting (Ac...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 4.5: Internal Labour Supply Forecast Write a one- to two-page memo to your manager summarizing the projected internal labour supply for your organization next year. Answer To: Manager From: HR Analyst Subject: Internal Labour Supply Forecast for 2026 This memo outlines the projected internal labour supply for MapleTech Solutions Inc. for the upcoming year. Current Complement: 25 employees across IT consulting, software development, sales, admin...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 4.4: Labour Demand Forecast Write a one-page memo to a new manager summarizing the projected labour demand for your organization over the next year. Answer To: New Manager From: HR Analyst Subject: Labour Demand Forecast for 2026 This memo summarizes projected labour demand for MapleTech Solutions Inc. for the upcoming year. Current Employee Complement: The organization currently employs 25 staff members, including IT Consultants (10), Software...

Assignment Instructions Learning Activity 4.3: Self-Reflection Questions After you have finished reading Chapter 4, go the exercises at the end of the chapter and write 200- to 500-word responses to each of the Self-Reflection Questions. Answer Reflecting on labour demand and supply forecasting, I recognize how these processes influence organizational stability. In my experience, workplaces often operated reactively, hiring only when a vacancy became urgent. This created stress for manager...