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Strategies Used by Manufacturing Hiring Managers to Recruit Skilled Workers
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Brown, Cheryl |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | Strategies Used by Manufacturing Hiring Managers to Recruit Skilled Workers by Cheryl Founchious Brown MBA, Kaplan University, 2010 BS, Kaplan University, 2008 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University May 2017 Abstract Leaders in manufacturing industries are increasingly concerned with the lack of skills among applicants, emphasizing the gap that exists between employer expectations and skills of employees entering the workforce. Developing successful recruitment strategies is critical for hiring managers seeking to hire skilled workers. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore successful strategies hiring managers used to recruit skilled production workers at a manufacturing company in Southeastern South Carolina. The human capital theory, which represents the knowledge individuals provide to enhance productivity, was the conceptual framework. Data were collected from faceto-face interviews with 3 hiring managers and an exploration of company documents that included the standard of quality and excellence policy, the company handbook, and the company website. Data analysis included assessment of word frequencies, keyword coding, and theme identification. Four themes emerged: provide industry and education partnerships to enhance recruitment efforts, maximize community industry specific recruitment, offer computer numerical controlled training as a recruitment incentive, and provide market competitive compensation. By implementing these strategies, managersLeaders in manufacturing industries are increasingly concerned with the lack of skills among applicants, emphasizing the gap that exists between employer expectations and skills of employees entering the workforce. Developing successful recruitment strategies is critical for hiring managers seeking to hire skilled workers. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore successful strategies hiring managers used to recruit skilled production workers at a manufacturing company in Southeastern South Carolina. The human capital theory, which represents the knowledge individuals provide to enhance productivity, was the conceptual framework. Data were collected from faceto-face interviews with 3 hiring managers and an exploration of company documents that included the standard of quality and excellence policy, the company handbook, and the company website. Data analysis included assessment of word frequencies, keyword coding, and theme identification. Four themes emerged: provide industry and education partnerships to enhance recruitment efforts, maximize community industry specific recruitment, offer computer numerical controlled training as a recruitment incentive, and provide market competitive compensation. By implementing these strategies, managers may have greater levels of success in hiring skilled workers. Implications for positive social change include the potential for manufacturing hiring managers and other industry hiring managers to recruit and retain skilled workers through training, advancement opportunities, and compensation commensurate with employees’ skills. Skilled workers may increase organizational productivity and profitability, which may promote economic prosperity in the local community. Strategies Used by Manufacturing Hiring Managers to Recruit Skilled Workers by Cheryl A. Brown MBA, Kaplan University, 2010 BS, Kaplan University, 2008 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University May 2017 Dedication I dedicate this degree to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without you, I am nothing, but with you, I am unstoppable. To my children, Andrea, Tiffany, Larry (Pooh), and Teanna, you made this journey possible. To my sisters, Elaine and DeeDee, I love you thank you for your support. To my mother, France, and my brother, Kenny, for giving up months of your lives to assist with the care of Tiff so that I could achieve my goal. To Adam, thanks for our morning walks. To my wonderful grandchildren, I love you for sacrificing so many of our fun weekends. To Dana for believing in me and encouraging me to believe in myself. I am eternally grateful to each of you. I dedicate this degree to those who have gone before me and those who will follow; keep swimming. Finally, I dedicate this work to the memory of my father and brother, Walter Anton Founchious, Sr., and Walter Anton, Jr. You would be proud. I love you. Acknowledgments I acknowledge my chair, Dr. Lisa Kangas. You are amazing. Without your hard work, dedication, encouragement, and commitment to success, this accomplishment would not have been possible. You were the wind beneath my wings; I will be forever grateful. I would also like to thank my other committee members, Dr. Steve Roussas and Dr. Judith Blando, for your guidance and feedback, which was instrumental in my path to success. To my doctoral sisters, Marilyn, Yetta, Elizabeth, Emilsen, and DeLariah, thank you for your support and encouragement. You were my inspiration; your phone calls, texts, and emails kept me sane. You kept me off the ledge; I am so glad that you are in my life, and I call you my friends. |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4694&context=dissertations |
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| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
