HRMT 200 Individual Assignment: Maple Leaf Shoes Case Study Analysis

This assignment analyzes the recruitment and selection practices of Maple Leaf Shoes, based on a case study from the HRMT 200 course. The analysis evaluates the company's current strategies, identifying both strengths and weaknesses. It requires a detailed examination of the recruitment and selection processes, including sources of applicants, advertising practices, methods of assessment, and interviewing techniques. The assignment prompts the exploration of alternative practices and the development of recommendations for improving outcomes in both recruitment and selection. The student is expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of key concepts and ideas related to recruiting and selection, supported by relevant material from the textbook and class discussions. The final deliverable includes a recommended strategy or solution for Maple Leaf Shoes, backed by a logical and concise argument.

HRMT 200 - Individual Assignment: Recruitment & Selection Case Study
Complete the reading and research for both Parts 1 and 2, then answer the questions below. Marks will be
awarded based on how well your answer:
• presents and summarizes the relevant material in the case
• explores alternatives that reflect your understanding of key concepts and ideas about recruiting and
selection
• Identifies a logical recommendation or solution, using the materials covered in the textbook and in
class.
Please refer to the marking key for information about criteria and weighting. You should plan on writing about 1-
2 short paragraphs for each section (e.g. about 8-10 paragraphs in total).
1. Read the Case Study "Maple Leaf Shoes, Recruiting", pp. 258-260 in Schwind (2016). Evaluate the
recruitment strategy used by Maple Leaf Shoes. :
a. Describe what is appropriate or inappropriate about their current practices.
b. Explain why you have determined this (e.g. what are the issues here?)
c. Discuss possible alternative practices that might be considered to improve recruiting (e.g.
sources of applicants, advertising practices, other media) outcomes.
d. Present your recommended strategy or solution(s) (e.g. what should they do next or next
time?).
Selection (25 marks)
2. Read the Case Study "Maple Leaf Shoes, Selection", pp. 316-321 in Schwind (2016). Evaluate the
selection process used by Maple Leaf Shoes.
a. Describe what is appropriate or inappropriate about their current practices in this case.
b. Explain why you have determined this (e.g. what are the issues here?)
c. Discuss possible alternative practices that might be considered to improve selection
outcomes (e.g. methods of assessment, interviewing techniques).
d. Present your recommended strategy or solution(s) (e.g. What should they do next or next
time?).

Marking Key - Recruiting and Selection Case Study (HRMT 200)
Recruiting Case Study
Uses and describes 5 4 3 2 1 Jumps to conclusions
relevant data from the without presenting
case background information or
presents and relies on
information that is not
relevant.
Identifies key issue(s) 5 4 3 2 1 Does not identify what is at
stake or ignores the
consequences of inaction.
Presents alternatives that 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ignores possible
are based on concepts alternatives or presents
and theories from the alternatives without
module(s) (text, class referring to module
discussion, other information (e.g. what
resources) makes a good process,
what does theory or good
practice suggest)
Organizes material 3 2 1 Conclusions or
logically and concisely, recommendations do not
conclusion or solution is relate to the analysis or to
based on the information the information presented,
and analysis or the relationship is
difficult for the reader to
understand
Uses correct grammar, 2 1 0 Contains many spelling or
spelling and punctuation punctuation errors; uses
incorrect grammar; difficult
to read.
General Comments: Total:
25

Selection Case Study
Uses and describes
relevant data from the
case
5 4 3 2 1 Jumps to conclusions
without presenting
background information or
presents and relies on
information that is not
relevant.
Identifies key issue(s) 5 4 3 2 1 Does not identify what is at
stake or ignores the
consequences of inaction.
Presents alternatives that
are based on concepts and
theories from the
module(s) (text, class
discussion, other
resources)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ignores possible
alternatives or presents
alternatives without
referring to module
information (e.g. what
makes a good process,
what does theory or good
practice suggest)
Organizes material
logically and concisely
3 2 1 Conclusions or
recommendations do not
relate to the analysis or to
the information presented,
or the relationship is difficult
for the reader to
understand
Uses correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation
2 1 0 Contains many spelling or
punctuation errors; uses
incorrect grammar; difficult
to read.
General Comments: Total:
25