Scenario 6.1
Canadian Fasteners is an Ottawa-based packing firm that packages nuts, bolts, and screws for various Canadian furniture companies. The firm started operations in 2003 with 13 employees and has grown to over 150 employees today. Employees are paid hourly rates with benefits similar to other packing firms across Ontario. The work does not need previous experience. Canadian Fasteners has been struggling to recruit and hire the right employees to take the company into the new millennium. Part of the problem is that workers, especially floor workers, are hired by word of mouth with no formal application process or even an interview. As a result, the company faces a high turnover rate and spends valuable time training new employees who may not have the prerequisite skills to effectively do the job in the first place.
-Refer to Scenario 6.1. Canadian Fasteners is trying to implement a process to recruit and hire workers. Which of the following would work best in this type of organization?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A structured interview would work best in this type of organization as it provides a standardized set of questions and evaluation criteria, which can help ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently. This can help Canadian Fasteners identify the most qualified candidates and reduce turnover by hiring employees who have the skills and experience necessary to excel in the job. A non-directive style may not be effective as it relies on the candidate to guide the conversation, which can lead to important information being missed. A behavioural description interview or contextual interview may also be effective, but a structured interview provides more structure and objectivity.

Scenario 6.1 Canadian Fasteners Is an Ottawa-Based Packing Firm That Packages Nuts