(i) analyse the challenges of each option (i.e. orientation/socialization programmes vs. RJP); (ii) weigh the benefits and costs associated with both approaches for MRPI AND (iii) recommend to Mr. Martinez the best option for MRPI to adopt for their new employees. Give reasons each aspect of your answer AND include two examples to illustrate your answer.
In 2014, researchers (Baur et al. 2014) argued that “realistic job previews have garnered the greatest level of attention of all recruitment issues, because this technique allows organizations to provide job applicants with all pertinent information (i.e. positive and negative) without distortion.” This contrasts with the much more circumspect approach of orientation/socialization of new employees, during which the positive aspects of the organisation are emphasised.
You have just been hired as the Human Resources Manager in Mar Playa Ropa Inc. (MPRI - a large leisure clothing retail company). During your fourth week of employment with the company, the Chief Executive Officer (Dimitri Martinez) invites you to a meeting, during which he informs you of recently published academic research which reported that employee orientation/onboarding programmes are much less useful to new employees and organisations, than realistic job previews (RJP).
Historically, Mar Playa Ropa Inc. (MPRI) has exclusively used employee orientation/ onboarding programmes to integrate new employees. In light of the recently reported research findings, Mr. Martinez is concerned that the company’s current orientation/socialization programmes may not be the most effective. Mr. Martinez has asked you to investigate this matter.
(i) analyse the challenges of each option (i.e. orientation/socialization programmes vs. RJP);
(ii) weigh the benefits and costs associated with both approaches for MRPI AND
(iii) recommend to Mr. Martinez the best option for MRPI to adopt for their new employees. Give reasons each aspect of your answer AND include two examples to illustrate your answer.
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