| 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 development of 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— It’s better than a butler; it’s Alfred! Alfred! will be produced in a new manufacturing facility currently in the planning phase. Groundbreaking on the new facility is planned within the next 6 months with full operations to be accomplished in three phases over the next 2 years. Distribution of the Alfred! device and components will be 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 1 year, and phases 2 and 3 at 1 year intervals after that. Here are some data you have uncovered when looking at similar CapraTek facilities opened within the last 5 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 6-week period. Past experiences suggest that only one of five employees interviewed will be both qualified and willing 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 criteria:
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.
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.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.
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. Note: This is to include the number of applicants needed to meet phases 1, 2, and 3, as well as the number of hirings 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.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.
Submission Requirements
Your report should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is thoughtful and free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Length of assignment: Three typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Communication: Understand the audience and communicate professionally. |