The Role of Government in Recruitment Process for Organizations

The provided assignment content aims to understand the government rules and regulations that a person must be aware of when seeking a job in a particular country, including understanding the role of the government in organization functioning. The sources used include an OECD report, an Emirates group of career website, and a journal article on female pilots' recruitment and experience. These sources helped answer the research question by providing practical knowledge about government policies, the recruitment process of Emirates, and the challenges faced by female pilots during the recruitment process.

Secondary Literature review

Research Area (Recruitment and Selection)
Recruitment and selection process is very significant for already established businesses and new
business as well. The human resources department have the support and know-how of
employment experts who assist the mangers in hiring along with procedures for ensuring the
leaders of the company that right decision are being made. There are different steps in the
recruitment and selection process which includes sourcing the candidates, tracking the reviewing
the applicants and conducting the interviews for finally selecting the candidate.
Research Question
Present recruitment and selection process for the cadet pilots in Emirates Airlines is effective or
not?
Justification for use
Recruitment and selection process is very significant process as hiring right human resources
will help in increasing the performance of the organization as a whole. If the organization hires
bad fit for any position then it will impact the work and cost incurred for the replacement of the
bad fit will be quite high. Due to the significance of the recruitment and selection process, I have
selected the topic for writing project.

Internal Secondary Sources
Survey
Survey have been used for collecting data in this project, in order to gather necessary data and
information. 30 cadets of the Emirates Airline have been surveyed, for the completion of the
research on the recruitment and selection process of the organization. By utilizing survey as a
method of data collection, will help in gathering qualitative information about the recruitment
and selection process.
Justification for Usage
The major reason for doing the survey was to get a clear understanding of the recruitment and
selection process in the Emirates Airlines. In order to know viewpoints of the employees who
have undergone the recruitment and selection process in the organization and thus analyzing its
effectiveness.
 Survey will be helpful in answering the research question and objectives that have been
formulated in the beginning of the project.
 Relevance – The survey is relevant as it has been formulated taking into account the
existing recruitment and selection process in the Emirates Airlines.
 Recent – Survey will be conducted during the time allotted for the research.
 The Survey questionnaire have been formulated by the researcher.
 Accuracy – The survey will reflect the opinions of the respondents, thus the results of the
survey can be biased.

Safar Newspaper
Safar is a fortnight internal newspaper of the Emirates Airlines and is mainly utilized as primary
means of communication for staff across the world. This newspaper is available online as well as
in print form, which is an increasingly popular electronic magazine by the Emirates Group.
Justification for use
 The Safar newspaper helped in providing relevant information for the employees of
Emirates along with the present operations of the airlines.
 The standard procedure of operations helped in providing data in relation to the
employees of the Emirates in order to remain updated with the procedures and the rules
of the Emirates.
 The Emirates world group helped in gathering valid information and the data in relation
to the airlines.
 The internal sources helped in gathering the information about the operations and the
activities of the airlines in accordance with the staff to further understand the significance
of the recruitment in a better way.

External Secondary Sources
Texts
Name: Human resource management: cases and text.
Author: K. Aswathappa
Date: 2013
Summary
This source helped in understanding the management of the personnel in an organization no
matter what is the size of the organization. Also, how the planning of the personnel should be
done from the initial stage that is recruitment and selection. Moreover, how it is essential to keep
the personnel motivated in order to ensure that they retain in an organization along with the
challenges they face in the process of recruitment (Aswathappa, K., 2013).
Justification for usage
The particular text is being chosen because it is essential to understand the basic concepts of the
recruitment, selection for the human resource and how they can be managed in order help the
company to maximize profitability and attain sustainability. Further, this text helped in gathering
all such information in depth which is essential to examine the effectiveness of the recruitment
process of the cadet pilots.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?
This text helped in identifying the solution for the research objectives as it helped in making a
comparison between the current process of recruitment of the Emirates and the current practices

of the recruitment along with an effective model. Also, it helped in making recommendation to
further improve the recruitment process of the Emirates for the cadet pilots.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen text is relevant as it helped in gaining knowledge
about the concept of the most essential aspect of the organization i.e. human resource and what
should be the process of recruitment and selection for them.
Recent: The text was written in 2013 and is being followed by various companies and the
institutes.
Writer: It has been written by K. Aswathappa and it is subjective because the given information
is interpreted relying on the personal feelings of the employees as well.
Point of view: The text is being written from both point of views as the text provides information
from the academic view point and the cases helps in understanding the practical view point by
applying the theoretical concepts.
The original research was based on the employees of the various organizations in order to
analyze the process of recruitment.
Journal
Name: Getting the right people on bus: recruitment, integration and the selection for the
organizations.
Author: Brannan, Russell, S. and M.J
Date: 2016

Summary
This journal mainly focuses on the branding of the employees and the organization through the
practices of human resource including recruitment and selection. Further, the case of Southwest
airlines is being taken for the better understanding of the concept (Russell, S. and Brannan, M.J.,
2016).
Justification for usage
This source has been chosen because it discuss about the integration process of recruitment and
selection of many companies including airlines which will help in analyzing the effectiveness of
the recruitment process of the cadet pilots of the Emirates and also the journal is being written
recently so, it contains latest information and the concepts.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?
It helped in understanding and analyzing the process of recruitment in the airlines. Also, it
helped in seeking opinion of present process of recruitment through the survey.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen journal is relevant as it helped in gaining practical
knowledge about the integrated process of recruitment and selection in the context of airlines.
Recent: The journal was written in 2016 and is being followed by various companies and the
institutes.
Writer: it has been written by Brannan, Russell, S. and M.J. and it is objective in order to make
people understand the practical scenario.

Point of View: The journal is being written from both point of views i.e. academic and practical
but, the practical viewpoint is more suitable for this particular research.
The original research was based on the employees of the organizations in the context of airlines
i.e. cabin crew.
Newspaper
Name: Kent Reporter (Tales from the pioneer’s wings)
Author: Mark Klaas, Hunter
Date: 2017
Summary
This article helped in understanding that during the process of recruitment and the selection and
even after the process the candidates face discrimination to a great extent and the females are
given less opportunity during the process in order to prove themselves as compared to the males
(Hunter et al, 2017).
Justification for usage
This source has been chosen because it helps in understanding the candidate’s view points during
towards the process of recruitment and even it talks in the context of airlines only. Also, this
helped in understanding the effectiveness of the process of recruitment.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?

It helped in examining the process of recruitment for the cadet pilots in context of discrimination
among the males and the females. Also, helped in seeking the opinion of the present process of
recruitment for the cadet pilot by taking the opinion of candidates through survey.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen source is relevant as it helped in gaining practical
knowledge about the perception of the candidates towards the process of recruitment for the
cadet pilots.
Recent: The source is being written in the year 2017 only.
Writer: It has been written by Hunter, Mark Klass and it is subjective as it deals with the
emotions and the personal feelings of the candidates.
Point of view: The source is being written from practical view point and it is more suitable for
this particular research.
The original research was based on the candidates who applied for the post of cadet pilots in the
airlines.
Government Statistics
Name: The strategic approach to the policies of skills and education for the Emirates
Author: OECD’s secretary general
Date: 2017
Summary

The source helped in understanding that the country has great opportunities in terms of job and
the education as it includes great innovation and technology. So, the process of recruitment is
quite difficult in the country to further get the best talent from the various countries (Oecd.org.
2017).
Justification for usage
This source has been chosen because it discuss about the role of government in the process of
recruitment for the organizations. Moreover, the source helped in understanding the government
rules and the regulations if a person is willing to seek a job in that particular country.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?
It helped in understanding the role of government in the functioning of the organizations to a
great extent. Also, the statistics of the government helped in understanding the scenario more in
depth.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen source is relevant as it helped in gaining practical
knowledge about the government policies along with the rules and the regulations which helped
in analyzing the effectiveness of the recruitment process of the Emirates in a better way.
Recent: The source is being written in 2017 and is being followed by various companies and the
institutes.
Writer: It has been written by OECD’s secretary general and it is objective in order to make
people understand the practical scenario.

Point of view: The source is being written from practical view point and it is more suitable for
this particular research.
The original research was based on the people who are working or studying in the Emirates or
further seeking opportunities in order to explore them.
Internet
Name: Emirates group of career
Author: HR manager of the Emirates
Date: 2016
Summary
This source helped in understanding the current process of recruitment for the cadet pilots of the
Emirates. The complete process is for three days and there are various steps in the procedure in
order to reach the final round and get selected for the cadet pilot (Emiratesgroupcareers.com.
2017).
Justification for usage
This source has been chosen because it helped in understanding the process of recruitment in
detail so that the effectiveness can be measured by comparing it with the other companies and
make the recommendations for the improvement in the process accordingly.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?

It helped in analyzed the effectiveness of the process of recruitment for the cadet pilots in
Emirates in comparison to the other companies by using and applying the practical and the
theoretical knowledge effectively and efficiently.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen source is relevant as it helped in gaining practical
knowledge about the process of the recruitment of the Emirates.
Recent: The source was written in 2016.
Writer: It has been written by the HR of the airlines and it is objective in order to make people
understand the practical scenario.
Point of View: The source is being written from practical view point and it is more suitable for
this particular research.
The original research was based on the people who applied for the post of cadet pilots in
Emirates.
Others
Name: Female pilots: recruitment and experience discourses
Author: J. Jheng
Date: 2016
Summary

The source stated that the female pilots are not presented adequately in the industry of aviation.
Further, they face various issues in career and recruitment process which makes difficult for
them to get selected for the cadet pilots (Aut.researchgateway.ac.nz. 2017).
Justification for usage
This particular source has been chosen as it is essential to know that what are the opportunities
for the females in the Emirates and what are the challenges are being faced by them during the
process of recruitment for the cadet pilot of Emirates.
How does it helped in answering research question / objectives?
It helped in understanding the process of recruitment from the perspective of females so that the
complete recruitment process can be analyzed effectively and efficiently.
Critique
Relevance: It can be stated that the chosen source is relevant as it helped in gaining knowledge
about the present conditions of the females in the aviation industry and what challenges they are
being facing.
Recent: The source was written in 2016 and is being followed by various institutes.
Writer: It has been written by J. Jheng and is subjective because it discuss about the personal
feelings of the women towards the process of recruitment.
Point of View: The journal is being written from both point of views i.e. academic and practical
but, the practical viewpoint is more suitable for this particular research.
The original research was based on the females who applied for the cadet pilots or the members
of the crew in order to explore the opportunities.

References
Aswathappa, K., 2013. Human resource management: Text and cases. Tata McGraw-Hill
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Russell, S. and Brannan, M.J., 2016. “Getting the Right People on the Bus”: Recruitment,
selection and integration for the branded organization. European Management Journal, 34(2),
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Hunter, S., Sanders, H., Klaas, M., Hunter, S., Sanders, H., Brenden, S. and Box, D. (2017).
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