How Nestlé Can Improve Recruitment, Selection and Training Processes

This report examines how multinational corporations, specifically Nestlé, can improve their recruitment, selection, and training processes to meet international needs. The project includes a project management plan outlining costs, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resources. It also features a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including questionnaires, to gather data. The report analyzes the data, provides recommendations, and reflects on the findings. The aim is to determine the effectiveness of current methods and suggest improvements to enhance the company's global competitiveness. The report also covers project aims, objectives, and the importance of these processes for Nestlé and its employees.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1Project aims and objectives................................................................................................3
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart....................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P4 Small scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods.............7
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................10
P5 Data Analysis and Interpretation.....................................................................................10
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis..17
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................18
P7 Reflection........................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................19
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20

TITLE: How can multinational corporations improve their recruitment, selection and training
process so as to meeting with international needs. A report on Nestlé
INTRODUCTION
Managing of projects is a set of activities which consists of planning, executing or
finishing of project that leads the organisation towards growth and sustainability. Recruitment
and selection is an effective process that is used by organisations for hiring knowledgeable and
experienced candidates so that predetermined goals can be achieved in easy manner. Along with
it, training is also an effective process which improves the efficiencies and skills of employees.
So that, they can deal with challenges and issues which are taking place within the workplace.
Chosen firm for completing this project is Nestlé which is a multinational food and beverage
company that is situated in Vaud, Switzerland. Company's offerings include dairy products,
Baby food, Packed food etc. This project will discuss about the aims and objectives of the
requirement of modifications in current selection, recruitment and training procedures. Along
with it, project plan which comprises of cost, scope, time, quality and many other things which
is highly required for completing the project. At last, some recommendations are provided to
company that will leads the firm towards competitive edge in marketplace.
TASK 1
P1Project aims and objectives
Background of the research
Each organisation who performs its functions within the market wants to enhance its
productivity and profitability so that a good position can be maintained at marketplace. Due to
this, all the business organisations makes huge investments on recruitment, selection and
training concepts so that knowledge and efficiencies of working employees can be maintained at
workplace. Nestlé is a multinational organisation that offers several products like cerelac, baby
food products, coffee etc. throughout the world. As company is performing its functions at
global level then it is very important for their managers to make some improvements in their
current recruitment, selection and training methods so that requirements of international level
can be fulfilled in an effective manner (Cegielski and Jones‐Farmer, 2016)
Purpose of the Research - Main purpose behind execution of this investigation is to
determining the methods that can be used for modifying training, selection and recruitment

procedures. Along with it, through executing this research managers of Nestlé will be able in
analysing importance of training, selection and recruitment methods that will leads their
organisation in gaining competitive edge in international market. By carrying out this
investigation investigator will be able in enhancing their knowledge regarding training, selection
and recruitment methods which will be beneficial for them in completing the research
effectively.
Aims - “To determine the effectiveness of training, selection and recruitment process for staff
members of firm so that organisation will fulfil international requirements”. A study on Nestlé.
Objectives
 To gain knowledge about the concepts of training, selection and recruitment
 To determine the structures that can be used by Nestlé for improving their current
recruitment, selection and training methods
 To identifying the value of training, recruitment and selection methods that is important
for meeting with global necessitate.
P2 Project management plan that covers cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and
resources
Project management plan is a blue print or formal document which is required for
carrying out the project effectively. In addition to this, it also provide the obligations to project
managers and researchers to consider the aspects such as time, cost, quality etc. so that project
would be accomplish in desired manner. Some of the aspects that should be consider by project
managers or researchers for completing the project are described as below:
 Cost: It can be considered as a main factor that should be consider by the project
managers or researchers effectively because without its consideration project can't be
completed in desired manner. For this project, an amount of £100 is estimated by the
project managers of Nestlé for completing the research programme effectively.
 Scope: By using online aptitude test HR managers of Nestlé will be able in selecting
knowledgeable and experienced candidates for the vacant position. Through online
interviews, efficiencies and technical skills of candidates will be evaluated properly.
Whereas, use of simulation process enables the working force of Nestlé in dealing with
tough competition. Through making all these improvement Nestlé will be able in gaining
competitive edge in international market. Whereas, through conducting this research

investigator's knowledge regarding the concepts will be increased which will be
beneficial for them in completing further similar projects in easy manner.
 Time: In order to executing the project effectively appropriate time-frame is required as
without it desired results of project will not be achieved in allotted time period.
Researchers have demanded a time period of 10 weeks so that relevant data about the
research topic can be collected or interpreted effectively (Eriksson and Kovalainen,
2015).
 Quality: This is a crucial aspect that should be considered by project managers or
researcher while executing the investigation. Management of respective firm have
decided to use general aptitude test, simulation process & Online interview methods for
improving quality of their current recruitment, selection and training methods. Whereas,
researcher should use qualitative kind of research methods for executing the investigation
as it will prove beneficial for them in forming valid conclusion at last of investigation.
 Communication: It refers to communication channel that should be adopted by the
project managers so that better results will be gained at the end of project. Furthermore,
consideration of this aspect is also essential because without it necessary information will
be not communicated within the team members of project which will leads the project
towards failure. So that, it is very important for managers of cited organisation to adopt
some effective communication methods such as E-Mails, Messages, Phone calls etc. so
that activities of project will be accomplished in desired way. Investigator can use e-
mails or text message in form of communication channels so as to taking support from its
team members.
 Risk: This aspect is uncertain in nature that can arise at any time during the execution of
research in terms of lack of finances, unsupportive nature of team members etc. use of
online interview can increase the cost of operations which can impact on overall
profitability of Nestlé in negative manner.
 Resources: for carrying out the activities of project effectively some effective resources
are required such as experienced and skilled human resources, proper amount of funds
for bringing stationery, mobile technology etc. would be conducted in effective manner
(Fisher, 2011). Investigator should also require support of tutors for allocation of some

resources such as funds, internet connection etc. so that, reliable decision will be
incorporated at last of investigation.
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure: This method is very beneficial & provide supports to
project managers in completing the project easily. It can be used by the project managers of
Nestlé in segmenting the complex functions of project in littler components so that team
members will be able in completing things in quicker or productive manner. This process mainly
used for dividing major activities of project into smaller ones, so that chance of high efficiencies
can be increased.
Gantt chart: this is an identification chart that guides project managers to identifying the
project activities along with given period of time through which desired functions of project can
be completed easily and effectively. By using this chart, managerial personnel of respective
project will be able in scheduling and analysing project activities effectively which leads the
team-members to achieve i.e. meet deadline of project in desired manner.

TASK 2
P4 Small scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
Small scale research: This is a kind of investigation which is used by the researcher
when they have to conduct research programme on a specific topic and provide results within a
small time-frame. In this project, researcher have to conduct the research programme on
determination of importance of recruitment, selection and training methods. So that this kind of
investigation will be prove beneficial as through it weaknesses and strength of research topic
will be identified by them easily which will leads them towards completion of research
programme effectively. Mainly two kind of research methods are used by researcher for
completing the research programme which are described as below:
Qualitative research: This method is used by investigator for gathering information
through emphasising on behavioural aspects of individuals. There are several ways through

which investigator can easily collect the informations such as personal interviews, questionnaires
etc. Using of this research method can be prove beneficial for investigator as through using it
they will be able in providing valid and reliable conclusions at the end of research to the
managers of Nestlé.
Quantitative research methods- This kind of research method is used by researcher
when they have to collect the informations in facts and numerical manner. In it, informations are
gathered by investigator in statistical or numerical manner then it is interpreted in
understandable manner so that valid conclusion can be made within the given time-frame.
Primary research method: This method is used by researcher for collecting fresh and
unused data about the research topic. With the help of it, investigator can gain in-depth
knowledge about the chosen topic which leads them towards constructing valid conclusion at the
end of research. For collecting this kind of information researcher can use interviews,
questionnaire etc.
Secondary research method: This method is also used by the investigator when they
have to complete the research programme in a less time-frame. Information which are gathered
in this method are less reliable and authentic than the primary informations. Newspapers,
published journals, articles of authors can be used by researcher in order to collecting this kind
of information (Glukhov, Ilin and Levina, 2015).
In this project, qualitative and quantitative both investigation methods are used by
researcher so that better suggestion will be provided to the managers of Nestlé at the end of
research. Along with it, questionnaire in form of primary research method is used by
investigators so that reliable and relevant information about the topic of study can be gathered
effectively. For completing this project probability sampling method is used by researcher in
which they have selected 40 respondents who will provide the views and opinions of whole
population.
Questionnaire:
Q1) Are you aware regarding the concept of recruitment, selection and training ?
 Yes
 No
Q2) Which of the following advantages can be received by Nestlé by improving training,
selection and recruitment process ?

 Efficient and skilled workforce
 Improved productivity of organisation
Q3) What ways can be used by managers of Nestlé for modifying their current selection,
training and recruitment methods ?
 Modifications in current strategies
 Formulation of new plans
Q4) Is it essential for Nestlé to modify their training, selection and recruitment methods ?
 Yes
 No
Q5) Is employee's training help Nestlé to gain competitive edge at global level ?
 Yes
 No
Q6) What challenges can be faced by Nestlé in improving their selection, recruitment and
training methods ? Lack of fund insufficiency of time Deficiency of understanding
Q7) Which of the following requirement is most essential for modifying the selection,
recruitment and training methods ?
 Heavy investment
 Effective strategy
 Market investigation
Q8) What are the significance of training, selection and recruitment methods for Nestlé
and their employees ?
 Establishment of healthy environment at workplace
 Improved productivity
 Increased motivation among employees
Q9) Recommend some methods that can be applied by managerial personnels of Nestle
for modifying their current selection, training and recruitment methods.

TASK 3
P5 Data Analysis and Interpretation
Q1) Are you aware regarding the concept of recruitment, selection and
training ?
Frequency
 Yes 30
 No 10
Yes No
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5
10
15
20
25
30
Frequency
30
10
Interpretation – From the above given bar chart, it has been identified that most of the
chosen respondents have good knowledge regarding the concept of recruitment, selection and
training method. For this question 30 out of 40 respondents have provided positive views for the
question whereas, remaining 10 said that they have no ideas or understanding about these
concepts.
Q2)Which of the following advantages can be received by Nestlé by
improving training, selection and recruitment process ?
Frequency
 Efficient and skilled workforce 27
 Improved productivity of organisation 13

Efficient and skilled workforce
Improved productivity of organisation
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Frequency
27
13
Interpretation – From the above visible graph, it has been observed that several benefits
are gained by company through making modifications in current recruitment, selection and
training methods. 27 out of 40 respondents have provided their views that efficient and skilled
workers are become at workplace. Whereas, remaining 13 said that productivity of firm gets
improved.
Q3) What ways can be used by managers of Nestlé for modifying their
current selection, training and recruitment methods ?
Frequency
 Modifications in current strategies 26
 Formulation of new plans 14

Change in strategies
Formulating effective plans or policies
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Frequency
26
14
Interpretation – according to the given graph there are several methods that can be used
by managerial personnels of Nestle for modifying their current selection, training and
recruitment procedures. In context with this, 26 out of 40 respondents suggested that change in
strategies is the best way of improving such methods. Whereas, other 14 provided their views on
formulation of effective plans and policies can become effective way of modifying training,
selection and recruitment procedures.
Q4) Is it essential for Nestlé to modify their training, selection and
recruitment methods ?
Frequency
 Yes 29
 No 11