CapraTek, a fictitious technology company, has a long history as a leader in the design and manufacture of computer server components and continues to provide innovative solutions to industry needs. They are currently leveraging this culture of innovation to expand into emerging wireless technologies. As part of that diversification, CapraTek is developing advanced smart-home technology.
Last month, CapraTek announced that it will begin developing an integrated wireless system that will provide seamless integration of virtually all home electronics and appliances. Security, heating and cooling, lights, locks, telephone, home entertainment, computers, and gaming devices all controlled through a single, wireless device and a simple Web-based interface:\u00a0It’s better than a butler; it’s Alfred!\u00a0Alfred! will be produced in a new manufacturing facility currently in the planning phase. Groundbreaking on the new facility is planned to occur\u00a0within the next six months with full operations to be accomplished in three phases over the next two years. Alfred! device and components will be distributed through existing distributors and retail outlets.
As part of the HR team, you have been asked to support locating and staffing this new manufacturing facility to meet CapraTek’s strategic growth needs. The plan is for phase I to be needed in one year, and phases 2 and 3 at one-year intervals after that. Here are some data you have uncovered when looking at similar CapraTek facilities opened within the last five years:
Phase 1 = 140 production employees.
Phase 2 = An additional 80 production employees.
Phase 3 = An additional 120 production employees.
CapraTek’s facility management has informed you that the initial training will take place on site, and staff from other CapraTek locations will conduct the training over approximately a six-week period. Past experiences suggest that only one of five employees interviewed will be qualified\u00a0and\u00a0willing to accept the job, and 20 percent of those hired will not complete the training.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment\u00a0criteria:
Describe how hiring practices support an organization’s strategy.Assess elements of CapraTek’s workplace culture that could be developed to become an employer of choice. <\/p>\n
Assess approaches for recruiting, selecting, and retaining talent.Identify the number of production employees to recruit and hire for CapraTek.
Describe how employment and demographic trends for a selected state impact CapraTek’s workforce planning. <\/p>\n
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.
Note:\u00a0The requirements listed here generally describe\u00a0proficient\u00a0performance for each of the required criteria. To earn full points for each criterion, be sure to review the assignment scoring guide for details on what constitutes\u00a0distinguished\u00a0performance.
Assignment Description
Select a state to analyze as a possible location that will support CapraTek’s hiring projections for the new facility. Using this CapraTek hiring scenario, complete the following in your report to CapraTek’s VP of operations:
Identify the number of production employees to recruit and hire for CapraTek.\u00a0Note:\u00a0This is to include the numbers of applicants needed to meet phases 1, 2, and 3, as well as the number of hires needed to meet production for the new product.
Describe how employment and demographic trends for a selected state impact CapraTek’s workforce planning.
Assess elements of CapraTek’s workplace culture that could be developed to become an employer of choice. Include at least three elements and support your answer from unit readings or other resources.\u00a0
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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