HR Issue in Zodiac Seats UK

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

For this research study I want to be thankful to my teachers and supervisors for their immense support and help throughout my dissertations. Without their support, the research conducted in this dissertation would not have been possible. I also want to thank my friends and families who have been a huge source of continuous guidance and inspiration for me throughout my research work.

DECLARATION

I [full first names & surname here], declare that the following dissertation has been made by me without any aid. Moreover all the information and knowledge collected in this research study had been my individual efforts. I also want to declare that all the content present in the dissertation has never been published before. Moreover the following dissertation will reflect my opinions and views and this will not represent the opinions of any educational institute.

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ABSTRACT

In this study the researcher has conducted a study to determine the HR issues that Zodiac seats UK encounter most commonly. HRM has been a significant part of the organization for many years. However, in the past few decades the importance has increased greatly due to increased globalization and enhanced competition. Human resource is the most valuable resource of an organization. Due to increased globalization and increased competition it is becoming quite difficult for the organizations to attract and retain competent employees. In such instances, HRM is serving at its best in delivering the required deliverables essential for the overall success of the organization. In this study from the responses of the selected participants, the researcher examined that recruitment and selection is the key issue that Zodiac seats UK encounter most commonly. However, to overcome the existing HR issue of recruitment and selection it is quite essential for the company to establish coherent policies that guide the HR personnel to recruit the right person, at right time and at right place that contributes to the overall wellbeing and prosperity of the organization.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Research Study1

Aim and Objectives of the Study2

Research Questions2

Significance of the Study3

Scope of the Study3

Zodiac Seats4

Structure of the Dissertation4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Human Resource Management in an Organization6

Competitive Advantage through Effective Human Resource7

Strategic Goals of HRM in an Organization8

Components of Human Resource Management9

Manpower Planning9

Recruitment and Selection10

Training and Development11

Performance Appraisal11

Salary and Wage Administration12

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY13

Research Design and Method13

Research Philosophy14

Research Strategy14

Research Approach14

Data Collection15

Primary Data15

Secondary Data15

Data Analysis Technique16

Selection Criteria for the Research16

Inclusion Criteria16

Exclusion Criteria16

Research Participants17

Validity of the Research Study17

Reliability of the Research Study18

Ethical Consideration18

Time Horizon of the Research Study18

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION20

Participants of the Survey20

Survey Analysis20

Discussion32

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION34

Recommendations36

REFERENCES37

APPENDIES40

Appendix A- Participants of the Survey40

Appendix B- Participant's Consent Agreement41

Appendix C- Survey Questionnaire42

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Research Study

Over the past few decades, the UK employment market has increased tremendously. This can be attributed to the inability to absorb the growing pool of the employment market from the higher learning institutions. Dessler (2000) indicated that within many organizations recruitment and selections forms an essential part in the central activities underlying the human resource ...