Answered: Every organisation must be able to…

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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Every organisation must be able to attract a sufficient number of job candidates who have the abilities and aptitudes that will help the organisation achieve its objectives. Recruitment policy reflects the organisations general business strategy

Questions

1.It is important to understand the different types of discrimination as they have various implications for the selection process. Explain the various types if discrimination that could negatively impact the section process

2.Explain the importance of e-recruitment in the age of technology. Substantiate your answer with relevant examples

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Answer No. 1: It is important to understand the different types of discrimination as they have various implications for the selection process. The various types of discrimination that could negatively impact the selection process are as follows:

Direct Discrimination: Direct Discrimination occurs when employer treats a person unfavorable as compared to others on the basis of age, gender, status, disability etc. Example: When an interviewer directly asks questions related to age, gender etc from the interviewee, it is called Direct Discrimination.
Indirect Discrimination: Indirect Discrimination occurs when some criteria for job is held that appears that employer treats everyone equally but in practical, these criterias are implemented to not to take group of people which is totally unfavorable and it is called Indirect Discrimination. Example: Minimum height requirement in the job where height does not matter in that type of job.