Tanglewood Case 1 The focus of this paper is to assess the current operational environment of Tanglewood and offer recommendations on how the organization should implement staffing strategies in regards to developing an effective selection plan. Organization Overview and Mission Tanglewood is a general retail store that has carved out a niche in the retail market providing outdoor clothing and equipment to a middle -and-upper income clientele base. Tanner Emerson and Thurston Wood founded Tanglewood
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To: Dr. Grace From: Ana Barrientos Date: September 16th‚ 2014 Subject: Tanglewood Planning Tanglewood’s structure has evolved into a structure that is similar to other retail stores organizational hierarchy. However‚ this appearance is deceptive because all employees at all levels of the organization are involved and encouraged to make suggestions regarding operations. This has allowed the company to retain its workforce of committed and qualified individuals. It is an important matter to accurately
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Driscoll Franklin University Assignment 1-5 Reviewing the Tanglewoods staffing practices I have found that there is little disparity involved at the entry levels. Furthermore‚ it is shown that of all applicants applying for all job positions had very minute disparity in the company’s hiring characteristics. Each of the three groups (white‚ non-white‚ and African American) had a selection rate of 21%. With the statistical evidence of Tanglewoods staffing practices‚ there is no evidence to show that
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1. In the selection process predictors are used to help identify a good potential job performer utilizing an interview‚ standardized knowledge and personality tests and also running job trials. Often there are both practical and statistical significances to the data collected. As part of Tanglewood’s selection process herein the predictive and proposed methods were utilized for the position of Store Associate. For the predictive design only interviews and application blanks were utilized. The proposed
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TANGLEWOOD STORES -Planning- Specific Assignment Details 1.Currently the organization expects that their forecast for labor requirements is essentially constant from the previous year. Based on this assumption complete the five stages of the planning process: a. Currently the organization expects that their forecast for labor requirements is essentially constant from the previous year. This means the forecast for next year will be taken as given. b. Fill in the empty cells in the forecast
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Tanglewood Case 3 Question 1 Position: Sales Associates Reports To: Shift Supervisor‚ Department Manager‚ Store Manager Qualifications: Preceding customer service/experience in sales preferred Neighborly‚ welcoming character Relevant Labor Market: Western Washington Eastern Washington Northern Oregon Southern
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Tanglewood Case 3 1. Recruitment Guide Position: Sales Associate Reports to: Regional Manager Qualifications: At least 1 year experience in retail Basic math knowledge 1-2 years experience working with computers Relevant Labor Market: Varies Timeline: Continuous‚ but in this order: Days 1-6: Conduct interviews with qualified applicants Days 7-10: Targeted hire date Activities to undertake to source well-qualified candidates: Post job openings for all regions
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years into managerial positions. Tanglewood prefers to promote from within‚ allowing the managerial employees to grow with the company‚ already experienced with the social and cultural environment. This limits the ability to hire an individual directly into a managerial position‚ but increases the loyalty of entry-level employees that are willing to stick it out until there are advancement opportunities. Question 1e Preliminary Statement of Action Plan for Hiring for Washington Next Year
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differs from the example provided in the book because there is no specific timeline for hiring; this is a continuous recruiting effort because even as positions are being filled‚ new positions are becoming available. It is also different because Tanglewood does not have a specific list of minimal educational requirements as qualifications. Position: Store Associate Reports to: Department Store Manager Qualifications: Excellent Customer Service Relevant Labor Market: Retail Activities to undertake
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Tanglewood Case Study #1 Nellie J. Harris HRM594-Strategic Staffing Mr. Perrone‚ I am responding to your request to review Tanglewood’s staffing decisions currently in place. After reviewing Tanglewood’s 39 year history as well as current and potential competitors‚ I have reviewed the 13 sections per your request. Each recommendation is based on Tanglewood’s mission and values. Tanglewood is a 39 year old company looking to expand its’ organization while still maintaining its’ core
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