Analyzing Nestle's Employee Recruitment for Global Standards

This report examines Nestle's recruitment, selection, and training processes to meet international requirements. It begins with an introduction outlining the project's aims and objectives, followed by a detailed project management plan, including cost analysis, scope, time, quality, and communication risk assessment. The report includes a work breakdown structure (WBS) and a Gantt chart for project scheduling. Task 2 focuses on research methodology, employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including questionnaires to gather data. Task 3 involves evaluating the research findings and data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques. Finally, the report offers recommendations based on the research and data analysis and reflects on the value of undertaking the research to meet the stated objectives. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and provides a comprehensive overview of Nestle's strategies for global recruitment and employee development.

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Table of Contents
TITLE..............................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
P1 Project aim and objectives.....................................................................................................1
P2 Project management plan with cost aspects, scope, time, quality and communication risk..2
P3 Work break down structure and Gantt chart..........................................................................3
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TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................5
P4 Small scale research by implementation qualitative and quantitative research.....................5
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................7
P5 Evaluation research and data using appropriate tools and techniques...................................7
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P6 Appropriate recommendation as the result of research and data analysis for the conclusion.
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TASK 4 .........................................................................................................................................15
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives........................15
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................15
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16

TITLE
“How do multinational companies improve the recruitment, selection and training of their
employees to meet international requirements? A study on Nestle.
INTRODUCTION
Selection and recruitment is the continuous process in which candidates in the
organisation are selected on the basis of their skills and capabilities. With the help of training
current set of skills and knowledge of the individuals are improved so that goals and objectives
are easily achieved. With the help of appropriate plans and strategies for recruitment, selection
and training better plans can made for meeting the international requirements(Cornut, Giroux,
and Langley, 2012). The organisation selected for this report is Nestle which is a multinational
food and drink organisation. Its headquarter is located in Switzerland. Major topics covered in
this report are aims and objectives of the project along with Gantt chart and WBS. With the help
of this appropriate set of information will be collected from internal and external sources.
TASK 1
P1 Project aim and objectives.
Background of study
The main motive of this report is to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment
and selection in the organisation for meeting international requirements. Since the management
of Nestle is deciding the expand its business at the global level, with the help of recruitment and
selection this target can be easily achieved(Pollard and et. al., 2013). The employees will be able
to give their best outcome in increasing the market share of Nestle.
Rational of the topic
This research was majorly done to increase and enhance the knowledge regarding
training, selection and recruitment. Concepts on these topics can be improved and better
knowledge can be gained. With the help of this research overall skills, capabilities and
knowledge of the investigator will be improved. Researcher will also be able to provide best
methods for improving the training and selection method, so that goals for the international
market can be achieved.
Aim
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To identify appropriate measures for improving recruitment, selection and training process
for the effective achievement of international requirements. A study on Nestle.
Objectives
 To understand the concept of recruitment, selection and training process in Nestle.
 To identify the need of training, recruitment and selection programmes in Nestle.
 To identify appropriate methods of recruitment and selection for enhancing skills and
capabilities of employees in Nestle.
 To identify measures for attainment of goals at international level.
Questions
 What are the concept of recruitment, selection and training methods in Nestle?
 Why is recruitment and selection process important for Nestle?
 What are the methods through which recruitment and selection method can be improved?
 What can be the methods for achieving goals at international level?
Limitations
 Time invested in this research is very less
 Due to inadequacy of fund researcher is not able to conduct each and every activity of
research in the proper manner(Hendrickson, Castro Pereira and Comi, 2014).
 Sometimes the information collected by researcher might not be valid and authentic.
 Limited availability of resources with the researcher.
Project scope
The major scope behind conducting this research is Nestle will be able to make
appropriate set of plans and tactics for improving training, selection and recruitment so that goals
at the international level can be meet. Overall growth and profitability of the organisation will be
increased. It will also add value to the topic in the future course of action.
Literature review
The concept of recruitment
As per the views of Kimberlee Leonard(2017) Recruitment, is very essential part of
human resources. As in this plans and strategies are formed for hiring and training the
employee's. The global market is very large so organisations needs to implement better
techniques for achieving the competitive advantage. Nestle needs to identify the need of
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recruitment so that appropriate techniques can be used for the growth of organisation within
limited period of time.
Concept of selection process
As per the views of Jayne Thompson(2019) selection is the process in which skills and
capabilities of the individual is analysed and best suitable candidate is selected for the job
position. Before offering job position candidate is required to pass different test so that
management of organisation can know that individual is fit for the job or not. In these test overall
analysis of the skills and capabilities of individual is done.
Concept of Training
As per the views of Smriti Chand(2019) Training is the process of teaching new and
present employees some basic skills to perform the activities of job in the best possible manner.
The major motive of training is to increase and enhance skills and capabilities of individual for
the attainment of goals and objectives in the best possible manner. If skills of individuals is
increased and enhanced than they will be able to give their best output in completion of complex
task.
P2 Project management plan with cost aspects, scope, time, quality and communication risk.
Project management plan is the written document in which information related to the
completion of activities of a project. With the help of project management plan each and every
activity can be carried out and targeted goals and objectives can be achieved. The major factors
related to project management plan are mentioned below-
Cost It is one of the most important aspect which is
required for the effective functioning of
project. The recruitment and selection process
in the organisation generally require very high
amount of fund(Kosteli, Williams and
Cumming, 2016). By formulating appropriate
budget project can be easily make best use of
available resources in the organisation. The
cost which has been undertaken to complete
this investigation is € 130. Researcher will also
require latest technology for conducting
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research in the proper order.
Scope It is related with chances of attainment of
objectives and target in the best possible
manner. By organizing appropriate training
programmes project will be able to increase its
market share in the international market.
Researcher also has wide range of scope and
opportunities for increasing and enhancing
skills and knowledge in the best possible
manner.
Time It is related with actual time required for the
completion of research related activities. The
time which has been identified to complete this
project is 7 weeks. This time I appropriate to
make sure that all the necessary information
has been obtained and suitable outcomes are
drawn (Lucia-Palacios, Pérez-López and Polo-
Redondo, 2016).
Quality It is related with effectiveness in the
completion of research activities. For
conducting the training and selection process
project will require latest technology. As with
the help of this employees will be able to
deliver better quality within the organisation.
Researcher will also require to use qualitative
research methods, as with the help of these
appropriate information will be gathered and
better results will be drawn out.
Communication It is related with using appropriate
communication channel for the completion of
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project. The various communication tools
which are undertaken for this project are
telephone, emails, dived calling,etc. With the
help of these communication channels suitable
outcomes for this project can be easily
achieved. Relevant data and information from
respondents will be gathered from emails and
answer to research problem will be drawn
out(Matthews and Smith, 2016).
P3 Work break down structure and Gantt chart.
Work break down structure- This structure is used to complete the project in the best
possible manner. Under this plans and strategies are made for completing the assigned task in the
effective and efficient manner. Each and every activity in this is scheduled in a proper manner
and activities are allotted to team members as per their skills and capabilities. It will guide the
management of Nestle in completing the task and achievement of goals and objectives in the
efficient manner.
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Gantt chart- This technique is majorly used for regulating the undertaking of project
activities(Pearson and et. al., 2014). It is a graphical representation which shows the distribution
of activities in the systematic and coordinated manner. With the help of this major changes in the
plans and structure can be made for the effective achievement of goals and target. The activities
are divided as per timetable which will be helpful for an investigator to achieve appropriate
outcomes.
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TASK 2
P4 Small scale research by implementation qualitative and quantitative research.
Research methodology is very much essential for for gathering adequate information in
the systematic manner. With the help of research methodology information related to training,
recruitment and selection can be gathered. This method guides the researcher in collecting
relevant information regarding the plans for international market. Nestle will be able to make
best plans and tactics for achieving the goals in the international market. Research methodology
is further divided into qualitative and quantitative research method(Persson, Palisaitis and
Persson, 2016).
Qualitative research- This type of method is generally used to evaluate the behaviour of
individuals working in organisation. With the help of this research method accurate and relevant
data for the training and selection can be gathered in Nestle. The major purpose behind
conducting this research will be fulfilled by the organisation. It will directly lead to achievement
of competitive advantage within limited period of time. In this information will be gathered from
interviews, observation and questionnaire.
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Quantitative research- This research method focuses on using statistical data in the
systematic and coordinated manner. In this information is collected through questionnaires,
survey, online medium, etc. with the help of this research method better relationship can be
maintained between dependent and independent variable. As by using this method numerical
data can be collected easily(Pollard and et. al., 2013).
In this type of research data will be gathered form quantitative and qualitative methods.
The researcher will be able to analyse each and every fact related to training and selection in the
best possible manner. The major goal of meeting the requirements in international market will
be achieved within limited time period. For conducting research questionnaire will be prepared,
which is mentioned below-
Questionnaire
Q1 Do you have any knowledge regarding recruitment, selection and training process?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2 What will be the appropriate methods used in Nestle for hiring and selecting candidates?
a) Internal method
b) External method
Q3 What will the way for providing training to employees in Nestle?
a) Off the job
b) On the Job
Q4 Recruitment, selection and training process will lead to?
a) Increase in job satisfaction
b)increase in motivation
c) Enhancement in productivity
Q5 The impact of employees selection and training on the fulfilment of international
requirement will lead to?
a) Positive
b) Negative
Q6 Will employees help Nestle in achieving competitive advantage at international level?
a) Yes
b) No
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Q7 What are the ways through which training and selection methods can be improved at
international level?
a) By providing appropriate learning options
b) By Building trust
c) By adoption of off-the-job and On-the-job training
Q8 What is the negative impact of globalisation on Nestle while expansion of its business
operations?
a) Culture differences
b) Communication barriers
c)Change in Government rules
Q9 What can be the recommendations for formulating recruitment, selection and training?
Q10 Recommend some improvements for the achievement of goals at international level?
TASK 3
P5 Evaluation research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.
There are various types of tools and techniques which can be used by the researcher for
gathering appropriate information regarding research topic. These tools and techniques will be
beneficial in collecting data for training and selection of candidates in Nestle. Competitive
advantage can also be attained in the international market.
Primary and secondary method of data collection- primary method is in this data is
collected directly from the respondents. In this research data will be gathered form
questionnaire. While on the other hand secondary method is in which data is collected form some
other sources. Data is this will be gathered form books, journals, magazines, etc.
Sampling method- These methods are basically of two types such as probability and non
probability method. Probability sampling technique will be used in this research, with the help of
this research best use of available resource will be done by the investigator. Data will be
gathered from 15 employees of Nestle.
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