COURSE SYLLABUS
HUMA 15
RETENTION AND SELECTION
s.garib@slc-alpha.ca
Date and Time: Evening TBD
Room: TBD
Catano, V. M., Wiesner, W. H., Hackett, R. D., & Methot, L. L. (2012). Recruitment and Selection in Canada (5th ed.). Toronto: Nelson
this course consists of one, three-hour lecture each week. The class meets every TBD for TBD weeks.
Students will learn to:
Understand the need for thorough research in international trade management.
2. Differentiate the various research methodologies used in international trade management.
3. Design market research activities for an international business venture.
Exams - 30%
There will be TWO exams given during weeks 6 & 14 worth 15% of your final mark.
PROJECT - 30%
Students will be assigned a group project worth 30% of your final mark.
PARTICIPATION - 10%
Tests/Exams consist of multiple choice questions, graphing, definitions and short answer.
To be successful students must demonstrate:
1. Knowledge - recalling facts, terms and basic concepts
2. Comprehension - interpreting, comparing and giving descriptions
3. Application - applying knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way
4. Evaluation - presenting and defending opinions
GROUP PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
PART. I
PART. II
PART. III: FINAL PROJECT
Tentative Class Schedule
INTRO TO RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Text Chapter 1
1.004 The Need for International Trade Research
1.006 Strategic Planning
1.008 Determining Market Potential
1.008 Decision Making
1.008 Identifying New Opportunities
1.009 Enabling Cost-Benefit Analysis
FOUNDATION RECRUITMENT & SELECTION I: RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY
Text Chapter 2
2.018 What is Market Intelligence?
2.019 Types of Market Intelligence
Definition: Validity
FOUNDATION RECRUITMENT & SELECTION II: LEGAL ISSUES
Text Chapter 32.033 How to Use Market Intelligence
2.036 What is Competitive Intelligence?
2.039 The Competitive Intelligence Model (Co-Intel-Pro Shhh!)
2.041 Key Questions About Competitors
JOB ANALYSIS AND COMPETENCY MODELS
Text Chapter 4
NOC Example HERE
3.047 Research Plans
3.048 The Research Process
3.058 Finalizing the Plan
3.059 Additional Considerations
WEEK 5&6
RECRUITMENT, SELECTION ND JOB PERFORMANCE
Text Chapters 5
4.066 Defining Research Objectives
4.069 Key Research Objectives for Exporters
4.077 Key Research Objectives for Importers
4.083 Research Issues for Foreign Direct Investment
MIDTERM!! Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Ch5
Review Lecture HERE
5.107 Collecting Secondary Data
5.109 Primary Data Sources
5.111 When to Use Primary Data Sources
6.117 Trade Visits
6.118 Choosing a Data Collector
6.121 Collecting Primary Data
6.131 Sampling Plans for Primary Research
6.134 Collecting Market and Competitive Intelligence
8.162 Applying Intelligence to Products and Processes
8.177 Adapting Promotional Strategies
7.141 Data Analysis
7.151 Interpreting Analysed Data
7.151 Preparing the Research Report
7.156 Making the Presentation
9.184 Information Management Solutions
9.185 Benefits of an Information Management System
9.186 Characteristics of an Effective Information Management System
9.188 Setting up and IMS
9.191 IMS Data
9.192 Linking the IMS to Business Strategies
Presentations
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