Enhancing Recruitment, Selection and Training for Global Requirements - A Case Study on Vestey Group

This article discusses the importance of recruitment, selection, and training in multinational organizations. It focuses on a case study of Vestey Group, the world's largest food provider, and explores how they enhance their HR practices to meet global requirements.

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INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is an effective process which is considered with the free movement of
people, companies and government worldwide and lead to the interconnectedness of the national
economies. Therefore, in order to sustain in this competitive world, it is crucial for the business
enterprises to attract and retain the prospective candidates so as to achieve higher profitability
and productivity. Chosen organisation for the assignment is Vestey group which is the world
largest food provider firm that offers wide variety of products so as to meet the demand of
different customer segments. This project will focus in the functions of HR which are
recruitment, selection and training (ajda, 2015). Therefore, it is the responsibility of HR manager
within the organisation to conduct these functions for enchant large no. of clients and attains
maximum growth and success of the business organisation. Therefore, this HR helps in
increasing productivity and thereby introducing labour turnover within the organisation. This
project will carry out the aims and objectives and describes the project management plan. It also
produces a work breakdown structure and Gantt Chart to illustrate the period of wind up of
project. It also analyses the data in a proper manner so as to draw valid conclusions and
recommendations.
TASK 1
P1:
According to Audra Bianca, (2019). Human Resource Management is considered with
the process of attracting, short-listing and retaining the prospective clients within the
organisation for a long time period. Therefore, HRM plays an important role within the
organisation discussed as follows. It assists in maintaining employee’s relations at the
workforces as reduces issues and conflicts and thereby creates harmonious environment at the
workplace. It increases the skills and capabilities of the employees by providing them with
proper training and developmental facilities which would assist them to work effectively and
meet the global requirements. Moreover, it helps the organisation to attract qualified workforce
by properly conducting the selection test and therefore maintain growth and success of
organisation. Therefore, it will help the business organisations to meet the international standards
of HRM as by retaining the talent workforce and supply T&D to Personnel it will assist the
organisation towards fulfil global requirements (Ariely, 2012).
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Aim- “How does the large multinational organisations can enhance their recruitment,
selection and training of their personnel in order to meet the global requirements”. A case study
on Vestey group. In present scenario most of the organisation are performing their operations at
multinational level. Therefore, Vestey group is focusing on achieving their goal in specified
period. So they aim to increase their performance through increasing capability of employee's.
Objectives-
 To implement internal as well as external recruitment methods to improve the fairness to
meet international standards of HRM.
 To evaluate both internal and external training methods to increase capabilities of
workforce to assist Vestey group in meeting global needs.
 To identify the problems or challenges that may come in the process of implementing HR
practices to meet international requirements.
 To determine practices through which recruitment, selection and training process at
Vestey group can be developed. The main aim to complete their work is to raise standard
at global level.
P2:
Projection is an activity which needs to be completed and accomplished in pre-
determined time frame. Executing and completing the project activities within a time frame has
high importance as it helps the manager to clear focus on the goals and objectives of the
company by working on the proper plan towards attaining strategic goals. Therefore, it also assist
the manager to analyse the data and draw valid conclusions and recommendations and necessary
changes can be made so as perform business activities in systematic way. Various essential
feature of project management plan includes-
 Scope- It is considered as opportunity which the researcher or the project will get while
performing the research activities. From the perspective of the researcher, it has a wide
scope as it will enhance the knowledge of the investigator towards the importance and the
role of HR within the organisation. Therefore, it enhances the scope of the investigator to
meet the project requirements in a better manner (Burns, 2017).
 Cost- It is a value of money that has been used up in delivering a project or a service in a
proper manner. In order to carry out company’s project to conduct recruitment, selection
and training programs £ 46,000 will be required to incur. On the other hand, estimated
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cost for carrying out research activities is £ 500. Here is the cost break down of project as
well as research:
Cost break down of project
Basis Cost
Investment £ 20,000
Cost of research and development £ 2000
Employees Training £ 10,000
Resources for Training and Development £4,000
Cost of implementing changes in HR
department-
£ 10,000
Total £ 46000
Cost break down of Research:
Basis Cost
Cost of data collection £ 200
Cost of communication £ 50
Cost of communication of results with stake
holders
£ 100
Any other cost £150
Total £ 500
 Time- It is considered with the appropriate time which is required for executing and
completing the project within the time frame. Therefore, researcher requires a time period
of 10 weeks to complete the research activities.
 Quality- It is the degree to which the project meets the obligation of the manager to
apply project action in a systematic way. This assist the researcher to collect and
determine data using qualitative methods of data collection by conducting surveys so as
to get quality data and fulfils the research activities in a proper manner.
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 Communication- It is the act of conveying and exchanging information between two or
more people using different mediums. Therefore, it is the necessary for the researcher to
communicate with the clients and customers through emails and telephone and therefore
project manager should also communicate to the stakeholders of the project regarding any
changes or any other information towards the project (Carayannis, Sindakis and Walter,
2015).
 Risk- It is a situation which causes exposure of danger towards the project. While
conducting the research investigator faces the risk of shortage of time and resources
towards collecting the appropriate information. Moreover, this will result towards not
fulfilling the research requirements and therefore leads to difficulty in completing the
task.
 Resources- It is refereed to proper amount of assets, tool and technology for completing
the research activities in a proper way. Therefore, as a way to finish the project researcher
requires higher experience, skills and capabilities and different equipments such as proper
access to the internet so as to get proper information towards finishing the project.
P3.
Work Break Down Structure- It is a deliverable oriented breakdown constitution of the
project which divides the whole project into tiny factors and form tasks of group of people in
directed components. Vestey group uses this tool to properly enhance the functioning of HR
practices within the organisation.
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From the above diagram of WBS it has been analysed that while enhancing recruitment,
selection and training of worker. That way project is divided into various components such as
first aims and objectives will be develop for the project along with the literature review. Then
researcher will collect the data through primary data in the form of survey and secondary data in
the form of writing and books. After wars it leads to proper analysis of data so as to draw proper
conclusion and recommendations and suggest on one's own reflection so as to determine the
challenges and the positive things learned from the project (Carkhuff, 2017).
Gantt Chart- It is a graphical tool that illustrates the project schedule with the help of
the bar chart. It provides information about the project components that necessarily to be
executed and absolute the projection activities within a proper time frame. This has a higher
importance as it will help the researcher to set standard time for each project component and
thereby motivates the employees to complete it within the specific time span.
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TASK 2
P4
It is necessary for the investigator to collect proper and applicable information so as fulfil
research activities in a proper manner. Their are different sources to collect data which is
described as follows-
 Primary method of data collection- Under this tool information should be gathered by
the investigator for primarily so as to gain potential outcomes of investigation. Here data
can be collected through interviews, and questionnaire method. This type of collection
collected helps the researcher to get better results and draw better recommendations
towards the project and lead to success of the research (Coker, 2014).
 Quantitative research – By this tool information should be accomplished by focusing
on the facts and figures as well as numerical and statistical information is collected and
determined. This has importance to project as it will help the researcher to determine and
analysis of the data can be done within a a short period of time and valid results can be
interpreted-
 Questionnaire- It is a research instrument which consist a series of questions in which
respondents opinions are considered for gathering the necessary information.
 Random Sampling method- It is a sampling method in which subset of the individuals
are chosen from the larger set.
Qualitative research - Under this method of information assemblage, information is collected
towards concerning underlying reasons and behaviour of the individuals. It is an exploratory
method acting of data grouping in which individuals opinions, views and suggestions are
concerned. This data collection method has higher importance to the project as conducting in-
depth study will provide the researcher about the knowledge of the views of the individuals and
helps in determining results in a proper manner.
 Interview- It is a conversion between the client and the manger in which set of questions
are asked to the client so as to judge its knowledge as well as draw necessary information
which would help in managing the research activities at Vestey group in a proper manner.
 Purposeful sampling- It is a sampling method which is used in qualitative research for
the proper identification and selection of individuals or the samples which have high
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interest towards the topic of the research. This helps in drawing valid information
(Kannan, 2018).
Hence for owed and analyse the content in a proper manner secondary data of collection
has also been used in the form of getting data from various journals and published surveys which
provides a proper support to the primary research and therefore assist in completing the research
activities in a proper style.
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Add:
Mail ID:
Q1) Do you know about HR practices such as recruitment, selection and training?
 Yes
 No
Q2) Categorise the ways of recruitment which should be undertaken by the
management at Vestey group to meet international requirements?
 Internal approach to recruitment
 External approach to recruitment
Q3) How does Vestey group benefits by enhancing their recruitment, selection and
training activities?
 Getting maximum returns
 Enhancing goodwill of the company
 Retaining employees for long term
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Q4) What are the issues Vestey group faces while enhancing their recruitment, selection
and training programmes?
 Lack of knowledge
 lack of finances
 Deficiency of time
Q5) Is it possible to improve HR functions at Vestey group will help them to gain
competitive advantage?
 Yes
 No
Q6) What are the leading problems faced by Vestey group while globalising their
business?
 In effective work
 Cultural Differences
 Governmental rules and regulations
Q7) What kind of training methods are more useful to increase capabilities of workforce to
assist Vestey group in meeting global needs.
 Internal training method
 External training method
Q8) In view of you opinion what are the most effective HR factors and function should
be implemented within the organisation to reach at multinational standards?
TASK 3
P5:
Data Analysis- It is a activity of evaluating and analysing of the collection do as to get
proper inferences from the data collected which helps the researcher in proper business decision.
Coding Method- It is a analytical activity in that aggregation is evaluated in both
qualitative and quantitative form. Its main purpose is to transform the data collected into suitable
analysis form so as to draw proper results. This coding method is used by the researcher to
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covert raw data into tabular form in comparison to the percentage of the views of the
individuals. This helps in drawing proper recommendation to the project.
Sampling Size- It is concerned with the number of samples selected for collecting the
necessary information. Therefore sample size of 40 respondents has been considered in order to
owed the appropriate data.
Q1) Do you know about the HR practices such as recruitment,
selection and training?
Frequency
 Yes 25
 No 15
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25
15
Yes
No

Interpretation- from bar chart it realised that out of 40 respondents, 25 are in favour
that they are alert related to HR practices and the policies that are adopted by organisation so as
to properly manage their business activities. But rest 15 respondents argue that they are not
aware of such practices which are adopted and implemented by the organisation so as to fulfil the
global needs.
Q2) Categorise the ways of recruitment which should be
undertaken by the management at Vestey group to meet
international requirements?
Frequency
 Internal approach to recruitment 10
 External approach to recruitment 30
10
10
30
Inte rnal appro ach tore -
crui tmen t
Ext ernal app roach tor e-
crui tmen t
10
30
Internal approach to
recruitment
External approach to
recruitment

Interpretation- It can be determined from the above concluding graph that among 40
sample size 30 individuals are in favour that Vestey group should hire the employees from the
external sources so as to get qualified workforce and leads to flexibility of culture within the
organisation. Apart form this there are 10 respondents which are in favour that company should
recruit the individuals for the vacant position within the organisation which will reduce company'
cost and time.
Q3) How does Vestey group benefits by enhancing their
recruitment, selection and training activities?
Frequency
 Getting maximum returns 20
 Enhancing goodwill of the company 15
 Retaining employees for long term 5
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Interpretation- It has been evaluated that form the above graph that from 40
respondents 20 individuals are in favour that when the company improves its recruitment,
selection and training programmes it get maximum returns and 15 argue that enhancing these HR
practices will increase goodwill of the company and gain competitive advantage over the rival
companies. But individual supports that it will assist the company towards retaining the
employees for the long term within the organisation.
Q4) What are the issues Vestey group faces while enhancing their
recruitment, selection and training programmes?
Frequency
 Lack of knowledge 22
 lack of finances 8
 Deficiency of time 10
12
20
15
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Getting maximum returns
Enhancing goodwill of the
company
Retaining employees for long
term

Interpretation- From the above presented table it has been evaluated that kinds of
issues that the Vestey group faces while enhancing the recruitment and selection procedures. Out
of 40 respondents 22 believe that lack of the Hr's knowledge at Vestey group will face difficulty
in improving their HR practices but 8 respondents believe that with the lack of funds Vestey
group faces problem to properly recruit and select the employees. Apart from these 10
respondents believe that when the organisation has less time to recruit and select the candidate it
will create problem for the firm to attract and retain the prospective clients.
Q5) Do you think improving HR functions At Vestey group will
help them to gain competitive advantage?
Frequency
 Yes 25
 No 15
13
22
8
10
Lack of knowledge
lack of funds
Lack of time

Interpretation- it should be determined from bar chart that 25 individuals from 40
believes that when Vestey group improves their recruitment, selection and training programmes
it will aid competitive advantage to the firm and therefore rest 15 respondents believe that
improvement of these process is not a effective way to survive in this competitive environment.
Q6) What are the major problems faced by Vestey group while
globalising their enterprise?
Frequency
 In effective workforce 22
 Cultural Differences 10
 Governmental rules and regulations 8
14
25
15
Yes
No

Interpretation- It can be concluded form the above presented graph that 22 individuals
out of 40 sample size believes that due to ineffective workforce within the organisation Vestey
group faces problem in globalising their business activities and 10 respondents believe that due
to cultural differences and complexities it creates problem for the business enterprise to globalise
and therefore 8 respondents argue that due to different political interventions and government
rules and regulations it creates problem for the company to globalise its products and services.
Q7) What kind of training methods are
more useful to increase capabilities of
workforce to assist Vestey group in meeting
global needs.
Frequency
 Internal training method 25
 External training method 15
Interpretation: From the above graph., it is clearly identified that internal training
method will be more suitable to adopt by Vestey Group in compare with external training
method. Out of 40 respondents, 25 thinks the same whereas the remaining 15 are in favour of
external training method.
15
22
10
8
In effective workforce
Cultural Differences
Governmental rules and
regulations

Qualitative Data
Q8) In view of you opinion what are the most effective HR factors and function should
be implemented within the organisation so as to meet the international standards?
Factors Reasons
Performance Appraisal When the employees are provided reward
against their performance it will assist the
company to meet their international standards.
Coaching Proper coaching provided to the employees
helps them to enhance their skills and will
assist company to meet their international
standards.
No Discrimination When there will be no discrimination among
the employee it motivate them to work
effectively towards attaining goals and
objectives of the organisation.
Interpretation- It can be analyses that these are the factors which should be
implemented by the organisation so as to meet international standards and attracts the qualified
workforce within Vestey group for long time span.
P6
Recommendations
It is recommended to the project manager from the above data that Vestey group can
amend their recruitment, selection and training methods to aid competitive benefits so as to meet
the requirements globally. It is recommended to manager that recruit should be done outside the
organisation so as to attract a pool of candidates and therefore conducts the proper interview so
as to judge employee skills and capabilities so as to select the prospective candidates. In addition
to this it is also recommended that HR of the organisation should be proper knowledgable for
conduct the recruitment, selection and training method in a seemly way. This will aid the
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organisation to retain effective workforce and therefore leads to the success of the organisation
towards meeting international requirements.
Conclusions
From the above project it has been concluded that organisation should properly
implement the HR practices such as recruitment, selection and training so as to employ qualified
workforce and therefore attains the success of the organisation towards meting the global
requirements of the firm. Moreover by using project plan it helps in analysing the scope, cost.
Cost and informant related with the project. It also develops WBS and Gantt Chart to so
properly execute and complete the project on appropriate time. Moreover with help of primary
and secondary data collection it helps in interpreting valid conclusions and recommendation to
the project.
TASK4
P7
After carrying out this research work it led me to observe lot of things and helped me to
determine my strength and weakness. It also helped me to improve my weaker areas such as lack
of analytical skills creates problem and difficulty for me to understand and solve the complex
activities. This skill could be develop by giving proper time to the problem and determining
alternative solution for the same and determine the effective decision. This will be complete
research work in a proper way. In addition to this lack of communication skill created difficulty
to communicate to communicate with individuals so as to get proper information. This skill
could be developed by interacting with various clients from various countries and backgrounds
and will increase confidence in me while collecting the primary data. Moreover strength
identified is time management skills which helped my research skills to absolute inquiry
activities on time period.
While going through this research there are several factors learned which includes time
management and research analysis. This helps to understand different factors by which research
is done in appropriate manner. The major benefit for getting this is related with achievement of
organisational objectives by successfully implementing them in organisation. Through research
analysis work first objectives to better understand of work is done. Another objective is achieved
by performing different functions of organisation through using time management.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
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APPENDIX I
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APPENDIX II
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:
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