ORG 8110 - Strategic Staffing Systems

(3 units)

Application of the principles and concepts of personnel selection procedures and workforce planning strategies to broader contexts within organizations and the marketplace. In addition to reviewing new methods and trends, special emphasis is placed upon practical application and required skills that will be needed to design strategic staffing systems that are directly linked to business objectives. Theories and concepts will be critically reviewed and practical aspects of building a workforce planning philosophy will be discussed. Specific topics include: (a) the components of all staffing systems, (b) selection strategies, (c) utility of selection practices, (d) legal implications, (e) environmental scanning, and (f) workforce planning.
Prerequisites: ORG 7020 and ORG 8122
May be taken for “ORG 8800 Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies” credit.