Importance of Recruitment, Training, Selection: Hello Molly Analysis

This report investigates the significance of recruitment, training, and selection processes for a business, specifically using Hello Molly as a case study. It begins with project aims, objectives, and a project management plan, including a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart. The research e...Read More

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Table of Contents
TITLE .............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.....................................................3
P2 Produce a project management plan......................................................................................3
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart........................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
P4 Small scale research by implementation qualitative and quantitative research.....................4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
P5. Evaluation research and data using appropriate tools and techniques..................................5
THEMATIC ANALYSIS...........................................................................................................7
P6. Appropriate recommendation as a result of data and research analysis.............................12
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................12
P7. Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives.......................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

TITLE
“To analyse the importance of recruitment, training and selection process for a business
organisation? A study on Hello Molly.“
INTRODUCTION
In present time, every single business organisation is looking forward to have an effective and
efficient recruitment & selection process. With the help of this, talent within the business
organisation could easily be managed. It is important for a company to maintain its profit
margins and the sustainability because due to rapidly changing business environment innovation
sa basically required do be adopted and this can be done and by hiring new employees with
innovative mind sets. Alarm set this, training if provided by business organisation to staff then it
is made possible that company will sustain within the existing or in a new market. In order to
conduct research Hello Molly has been taken into consideration. Project aims and objectives,
project plan, Gantt chart and work break down structure are being utilised in order to develop the
investigation and much more effective manner.
TASK 1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario
Overview of the report: The reason behind conducting the investigation on the chosen
topic is to enhance the knowledge of researcher in regards to the importance of effective
recruitment training and selection process which is required for a company like Hello Molly to
enhance the productivity level and to gain competitive advantages at workplace.
Research Aim:
“To analyse the importance of recruitment, training and selection process for a business
organisation? A study on Hello Molly.“
Research Objectives:
 To understand the concept of recruitment, training and selection process.
 To analyse the importance for Marks and Spencer to develop an effective recruitment and
selection process. To identify the barriers while developing a recruitment, training and selection process for
Marks and Spencer
Research Questions:

 Explain the concept of recruitment, training and selection process ?
 What is the importance for Marks and Spencer to develop an effective recruitment and
selection process ?
 What are the barriers that can be seen within Marks and Spencer while developing a
recruitment, training and selection process ?
P2 Produce a project management plan
While adopting plan a project manager should majorly focus on following a systematic
procedure which include designing of standardised framework where initial stage have different
schemes where distribution of work is been designed accurately by leaders. Then comes actual
implementation of task on the locations where project has to be started. The executives have to
guide appropriately to their worker in order to complete specific activities. After completing
work a summary report is presented in front of authorised officer depending on type of project.
Henceforth many variables are taken into consideration by analyst for instance internal as well
external factors which might influence flow of operational activities while completing a project.
If talking about present research some important components are described below:
Cost: Cost is the amount of money required for completing the project. This is defined as
so the overall monetary funds or resources that an organisation needs for doing a business
project effectively. In context of Holy Molly, it is seen that the managers require a huge amount
of fund for accomplishing the project.
Scope: It is a important element for the growth of the business. In the project
management scope helps to think for the future.
Time: Time is also defined as an important factor for analysing the time period in which
project has to be completed. This project will take around 6-7 months.
Quality: In case of quality, it is the way by which managers of the company are relaxed
that all the business operations and activities are done in an effective manner.
Communication: Communication is an important factor that is associated with transfer of
data and information from one level to another in a business concern .
Risk: Risk is an important factor required by the company to complete the project
effectively. The risk in a business project can be avoided by analysing all tasks and activities
carefully.

Resources: Resources are another factor which is part of successful project. This is
defined as the requirement which are required by investigator for accomplishing any project. In
context of Holly Molly, it is important for this company to utilise the available resources in an
effective manner so that project will be successful. The different resources required by Holly
Molly to conduct research are money, skilled labour, money, tools and equipments etc.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart.
Work breakdown structure:
Work breakdown structure is being considered as an essential tool for a research as it helps
in conducting the investigation in a right full manage through distributing the activities
indifferent segments. Basically a work breakdown structure is tree based progressive report that
shows all the activities within a blue print (Rowe, 2015).
Gantt chart: This is being considered as a method that shows all the activities with the
help of graphical presentation considering a time table that carries all the activities that are
required to be done in order to meet the requirements of the project (Westrenius and Barnes,
2015).

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TASK 2
P4 Small scale research by implementation qualitative and quantitative research
Qualitative and qualitative are consider two types of research which is used for the
purpose of accumulating appropriate and in-depth information about the study and these are
comprehended beneath:
Quantitative research: Numerical values, statistical data and other numbers are said
to be the results that can be carried out by conducting a quantitative research. It is being
analysed that, information can be carried out with the help of questionnaire, falling why
online mediums, surveys and many more.l (Glukhov, Ilin and Levina, 2015 ). The results that
comes in front with the help of quantitative research state specific and accurate in nature.
Qualitative research: Values, perceptions, thinking aa are said to be some of the crucial
factors that plays a crucial role in a qualitative research because the results that have been carried
out comes in this form only and the collection of data is also being done on the basis of values,
perceptions that are being carried by the respondents while conducting a research.
If it is talked about present investigation, researcher has chosen qualitative research in order to
meet the requirements of of the chosen topic which is recruitment, training and selection process
and its importance towards a company like Hello Molly.
Questionnaire
Q1) Is it important for a business organisation to have an effective recruitment and selection
process?
a) Yes
b) No

Q2) As per your thoughts, which recruiting and selecting approach is best suitable for Hello
Molly?
a) Internal recruitment and selection approach
b) External recruitment and selection approach
Q3) What are the different training approaches that can be used by Hello Molly?
a) On the Job training
b) Off the job training
Q4) Based on your thinking, how recruitment, training and selection process can act for Hello
Molly?
a) Improvise job satisfaction level of staff
b) Enhancement in both productive and profit margins of company
c) Increase in motivation and loyalty level among staff members
Q5) As per your thoughts, how recruitment, training and selection process will impact upon
Hello Molly?
a) Positively
b) Negatively
c) No impact
Q6) Training, if given to staff is it possible for Hello Molly to gain many competitive
advantages?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7) As per your thoughts, what are the barriers that can be seen by Hello Molly while
developing an effective training program?
a) Identification of weak points of staff
b) Finding the best suitable approach
Q8) Have you ever used products and services offered by Hello Molly?
a) Yes
b) No
Q9) According to your opinion, do you think if effective recruitment and selection process
could help Hello Molly in business expansion?
a) May be

b) May be not
c) Don't have any idea
Q10) Any recommendations?
TASK 3
P5. Evaluation research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
There are different tools and techniques which will be used by researcher to accumulate accurate
data and information about the significance for improving training, selection and recruitment. In
present context where, development of recruitment, training and selection process within Hello
Molly is going to be done for gaining maximum benefits.
Primary and secondary source of data collection: For collecting primary information,
Questionnaire will be used. As it will help them by providing reliable as well as valid data about
the study (Primary and Secondary Data, 2019). On the other side, for gathering secondary
information, books, journals, magazines etc. sources will be applied.
Sampling method: There are two types of sampling including, probability and non-
probability. For this project, probability sampling will be applied because it not requires more
resources of an organisation as compare to non-probability sampling. With the assist of
Probability sampling 40 employees of Hello Molly will be selected for above Questionnaire:
Q1) Is it important for a business organisation to have an effective
recruitment and selection process?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 5
Q2) As per your thoughts, which recruiting and selecting approach is best
suitable for Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Internal recruitment and selection approach 25
b) External recruitment and selection approach 15
Q3) What are the different training approaches that can be used by Hello
Molly?
Frequency
a) On the Job training 30

b) Off the job training 10
Q4) Based on your thinking, how recruitment, training and selection
process can act for Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Improvise job satisfaction level of staff 15
b) Enhancement in both productive and profit margins of company 10
c) Increase in motivation and loyalty level among staff members 15
Q5) As per your thoughts, how recruitment, training and selection process
will impact upon Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Positively 35
b) Negatively 3
c) No impact 2
Q6) Training, if given to staff is it possible for Hello Molly to gain many
competitive advantages?
Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 10
Q7) As per your thoughts, what are the barriers that can be seen by Hello
Molly while developing an effective training program?
Frequency
a) Identification of weak points of staff 20
b) Finding the best suitable approach 20
Q8) Have you ever used products and services offered by Hello Molly? Frequency
a) Yes 23
b) No 17
Q9) According to your opinion, do you think if effective recruitment and
selection process could help Hello Molly in business expansion?
Frequency
a) May be 30
b) May be not 5

c) Don't have any idea 5
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
Theme 1: Importance for a business organisation to have an effective recruitment and
selection process
Q1) Is it important for a business organisation to have an effective
recruitment and selection process?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 5
Interpretation: From the above pie chart it can be concluded that out of the 40
respondents, there were 35 respondents who believe that every company should have an effective
recruitment and training process. Companies are able to develop and grow the potential of their
employees if they provide them proper trainings, that is why it is advisable for companies to
provide trainings and develop skills and knowledge of employees.
Theme 2: Best suitable recruiting and selecting approach for Hello Molly
Q2) As per your thoughts, which recruiting and selecting approach is best
suitable for Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Internal recruitment and selection approach 25

Q2) As per your thoughts, which recruiting and selecting approach is best
suitable for Hello Molly?
Frequency
b) External recruitment and selection approach 15
Interpretation: From the above pie chart it is analysed that the best recruitment and
selection approach is the internal recruitment and selection approach. As this approach is less
time consuming and no money is invested by the company in this type of recruitment approach.
On the other hand, there were 15 respondents who think that external recruitment approach is
more beneficial for the company as organisation can hire more talented and knowledgeable
employees who work for achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
Theme 3: Different training approaches that can be used by Hello Molly
Q3) What are the different training approaches that can be used by Hello
Molly?
Frequency
a) On the Job training 30
b) Off the job training 10

Interpretation: There are basically two types of trainings provided by Holly Molly for
increasing the skills of their employees. On the job training is the most beneficial training for
employees according to 10 respondents. Whereas other 30 respondents think that off the job
training must be provided to employees of Holly Molly so that they can improve their
performance.
Theme 4: Recruitment, training and selection process acts for Hello Molly
Q4) Based on your thinking, how recruitment, training and selection
process can act for Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Improvise job satisfaction level of staff 15
b) Enhancement in both productive and profit margins of company 10
c) Increase in motivation and loyalty level among staff members 15

Interpretation: There are several benefits that can Hello Molly can have including
improving job satisfaction level of staff, enhancement of both productive and profit margins of
the company and increasing motivation and loyalty among staff members. Majority of the
respondents think that job satisfaction is increased after training if employees.
Theme 5: Recruitment, training and selection process will impact upon Hello Molly
Q5) As per your thoughts, how recruitment, training and selection process
will impact upon Hello Molly?
Frequency
a) Positively 35
b) Negatively 3
c) No impact 2
Interpretation: The organisations adopt various recruitment and selection processes and
this helps in hiring right candidate at right time and right place. The majority of respondents
think that the recruitment process of Holly Molly will help in developing the sustainability of
business in marketplace. Out of 40 respondents, there were 35 respondents who think that
recruitment and selection process are used in the organisation for achieving the goals and
objectives of the company.
Theme 6: Hello Molly to gain many competitive advantages
Q6) Training, if given to staff is it possible for Hello Molly to gain many
competitive advantages?
Frequency
a) Yes 30

b) No 10
Interpretation: The managers, workers and staff of Holly Molly is responsible for gaining
competitive advantage in market. Out of 40 respondents, 30 people who think that staff has no
relation with employees. If employees are skilled and have enough knowledge then they can
compete with competitive rivals in the market.
Theme 7: Barriers that can be seen by Hello Molly while developing an effective training
program
Q7) As per your thoughts, what are the barriers that can be seen by Hello
Molly while developing an effective training program?
Frequency
a) Identification of weak points of staff 20
b) Finding the best suitable approach 20
Interpretation: From the above pie chart it is analysed that 20 respondents think that the
identification of weak point of staff will be achieved. On the other hand, other 20 respondents

think that the training will help them in finding the best suitable approach. Hello Molly has faced
barriers like these and these limits the development of employees as well as organisation.
Theme 8: Products and services offered by Hello Molly
Q8) Have you ever used products and services offered by Hello Molly? Frequency
a) Yes 23
b) No 17
Interpretation: It can be analysed from the above diagram that out of 40 respondents’
there are 23 needs of market condition. On the other hand, other 17 respondents think that they
have not used the product and service of the company.
Theme 9: Effective recruitment and selection process could help Hello Molly in business
expansion
Q9) According to your opinion, do you think if effective recruitment and
selection process could help Hello Molly in business expansion?
Frequency
a) May be 30
b) May be not 5
c) Don't have any idea 5

Interpretation: From the above diagram, it can be concluded that an effective recruitment
and selection process should be provided to companies for improving performance of employees
the majority of respondents think that an effective training for employees will help in achieving
the goal and objectives.
P6. Appropriate recommendation as a result of data and research analysis
There are some recommendation to hello Molly would needs to make changes in, which will
help to enhance training, selection and recruitment as well as how to overcome negative impact
of globalisation:
 Hello Molly should use both type of training and recruitment approach such as on-the-job
and off-the-job, and internal and external approach. As it will help them to hire
knowledgeable workforce and retain them for long time.
 In order to overcome impact of communication barrier and culture differences, Hello
Molly should adopt flat communication and effective program of training and
development.
TASK 4
P7. Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives.
There were many problems faced by me while doing this project work. I have developed
various skills after doing this project. This project was not so easy and I had to go through
various articles and journals for knowing about the recruitment and selection process. I get to
know about the importance of recruitment and selection process in a global environment. Also, I

developed interpersonal skills and now I can easily communicate and interact with people and
know about their concepts and aspects about any topic. This research was a little bit complex and
I took a lot of time to complete this project. There were many problems and challenges that I had
to face while accomplishing this project. There were some respondents who were not answering
in an appropriate way and some of them were not able to understand the questions asked in the
questionnaire. This made me feel low but then also I tried hard to develop patience and make
others understand the concept of research as well as questionnaire. I was motivated throughout
my project so that I can accomplish the project within time.
CONCLUSION
With the help of above mentioned report it is being concluded that training, recruitment and
selection of employees helped an organisation to gain competitive advantages and improve their
market image at international market. In order to achieve overall objective of research, different
tools and techniques was required by researcher such as Gantt chart, Work break down structure,
questionnaires, books etc. All these sources helped a researcher to complete project within given
time period and accomplish better outputs for the research.

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