BE433 – Human Resource Management
Coursework 2
Assignment
Coursework 2 is worth 70% of the module mark.
Assignment:
Discuss the following statement taking into account implications for recruitment and selection strategy and practice in organisations today:
“Although most managers would agree that it is important to hire people who fit in, the idea of hiring for culture fit has become controversial… Most of the controversy boils down to a single key issue: the wrong definition of culture fit.” (Hofmans and Judge, 2019, p. 2).
Source; Hofmans, J and Judge, T.A. (2019). Hiring for culture fit doesn’t have to undermine diversity. Harvard Business Review, 18 September 2019. Retrieved on October 1, from https://hbr.org/2019/09/hiring-for-culture-fit-doesnt-have-to-undermine-diversity
In developing your essay, you should:
• Critically evaluate the statement including an assessment of why the concept of hiring for culture fit has become controversial and the significance of this.
• Examine if you agree with the rational for the controversy being explained by the wrong definition of culture fit.
• In addressing the implications for recruitment strategy and practice you should provide recommendations for how current best practices could be enhanced and improved.
• Provide evidence of engagement with recommended literature and knowledge from this module.
• Conduct independent desk research into literature and empirical cases to strengthen your answers.
The word count should be in the range of 2300 – 2500 words (excluding references).
The lectures and classes in week 8, 9, 10 and 11 will provide additional support on this assignment.
