Principles of Management: Text and Cases

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Staffing in Organizations

After going through this chapter, you will be able to understand:

• the recruitment function in an organization
• the process of recruitment
• the interview process
• the induction programme
• the process of placement of employees after recruitment

International Sourcing of Workforce at British Petroleum

British Petroleum (BP) is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services, and petrochemicals products for everyday items. Recruitment of expatriates is one of the strategies for managing its operations in 55 countries. With more than 3,500 expatriates from over fifty countries, BP today successfully manages its business units ...