Mr. Teacher
ENG 1001-04
12 June 2016
1. Consider the three candidates in Exhibit A below. If forced to make a decision tomorrow, which
candidate should Alistair choose for the job? What major factors should determine his choice?
* Janos: knows Hungarian culture and speaks the language, experience with the local products
* Sinead: has experience in the organiyational and administrative part of joint ventures, knowledge
about local and global products
* The different abilities have to be compared and analyzed in relation to the vacant position
* Janos:
* Cultural aptitude
* Sinead:
* Great technical experience even in joint ventures and the appropriate technology
2. We are told nothing of the process that Trianon uses to recruit candidates for ths level of final
selection. Given what you know about the firm from the case, outline a general recruitment and
selection process for Trianon. Describe how your proposal fits with `best` selection practices as well
as the strategic needs of this company.
* Job requirements:
* Technical experience
* Family status
* Language skills
* Selection procedure:
* Interviews
* Selection tests
* Yes, HR staff should be involved to assure that all personnel changes regarding the future project
are organized and planned properly. It is important to integrate HR well enough in advance, because
a potentially necessary recruitment and selection process takes time.