Vodafone's Global Recruitment and Selection Strategies

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RESEARCH PROJECT
on
HOW DO MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES IMPROVE THE
RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND TRAINING OF THEIR
EMPLOYEES TO MEET INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS?

INDEX

INTRODUCTION
Globalization has led to dramatic increase in the
integration of the economies by experiencing
advancement in the technology, communication and
transportation and also increasing the
interdependencies of the nations. Globalization results
in expansion of the businesses by exchanging ideas,
commodities, human resource, finance between
different countries and leading to substantial growth of
the businesses. Multinational companies recruit and
select employees from different parts of the world and
provides them with the training that helps in achieving
productivity and success. The following research project
considers the HR practices used by Vodafone to fulfil
the requirements of the international market.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The following research project is prepared to achieve
the desired aims and objectives that are as follows:
 The project aims to determining the process of
recruitment selection and training undertaken by
Vodafone
 To identify the methods used by Vodafone to improve
its recruitment and selection procedure
 To identify the impact of the improvements on the
performance of the workforce at Vodafone
 To boost the motivation an morale of the employees
using efficient methods of training at Vodafone.

LITERATURE REVIEW
Myatt (2018) has undertaken a study focusing
on the impact of globalization on the businesses
and its practices. The various sectors of the
economy have been benefitted with the results
of globalization as it has led to increase in
influencing the growth and development of
small and large business by providing various
opportunities to sell products and services,
ideas and thoughts, sharing resources and
finance worldwide which helps in increasing the
market share and achievement of the business
objectives effectively. Also, it has been [roved
that the globalization leaves both positive and
negative impact on the business and its

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
In order to analyse the impact of
globalization on the businesses and
understand the methods for improvement
of the recruitment, selection and training
practices applied at Vodafone, a research
is conducted using qualitative and
quantitative methods of data collection
through both primary and secondary
sources and providing recommendations
and drawing conclusions that are
meaningful and helps in achieving the
aims and objectives of the research.

DATA ANALYSIS
1. Your age?
Between 20-40 6
Between 40-60 8
Above 60 6
Total 20
2. Your gender?
Female 8
Male 12
Total 20
30%
40%
30%
Age
Between
20-40
Between
40-60
Above 60 85%
15%
skilled workforce
Yes
no

3. Does the company
Vodafone is looking for the
skilled and efficient workers
all over the world?
Yes 17
no 3
Total 20
4. What tactics has been used
by the company Vodafone for
selecting the best people from
the world?Through video call or
telephone 8
Using structured
interview method
7
All of above 5
Total 20
Yes no
0
5
10
15
20
Skilled Workforce
Skilled
Workforce
0
4
8
Selection Method
Used

5. What improvement has
been needed in the selection
process of the company
Vodafone?
6. What type of the
training methods applied by
Vodafone for improving
their employee’s
performance?
Training through On the job 12
Training through Off the job 4
Both training method 4
Total 20
60%20%
20%
Training Methods
Used Training
through
On the job
Training
through
Off the job
Both
training
method
Answer:
The maximum number of
respondents answered that the
selection procedure of the
company is good but should be
made a little strict and the
candidates must go through
different levels and tests to
prove their efficiency and the
final interview part should be
made difficult to judge their
analytical thinking and
problem solving abilities so
that the company could have
more experienced and best
candidates for the
organization.

7. In your opinion the Vodafone
selects the best people from the
global world?
True 15
False 5
Total
20
75%
25%
Selecting best
personnel
globally
1 0
8. Does international
requirements are considered by
Vodafone in their recruitment
process?
True 13
False 7
Total
20
true FALSE
0
5
10
15
international
recruitment

9. What is the selection source
that is used by the Vodafone?
Internal source 1o
External source 6
Both 4
Total
20
50%
30%
2
0
%
Source of
Recruitment Internal
source
Externa
l
source
Both
10. Does the reference for
employees are considered
positively by the Vodafone?
Yes 18
no 2
Total 20
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
Employee
references

RECOMMENDATIONSThe following research project has helped in
analysing the impact of globalization on the
business operations of Vodafone. The HR practices
used by the company are focused on bringing
improvements in the business to meet the needs
of the global markets. Therefore, it can be
recommended that the company must consider
the policies and legal laws formed by the
government of the country and raise the
employment opportunities that helps in fulfilling
the corporate social responsibility and thus,
achieving success. The company must take into
account the socio-cultural aspect by
understanding the attitude, beliefs, culture and
background of all the employees while providing
them with adequate training in order to improve
the existing practices.