Unit V Article Critique. Management Article Critique

Article Critique
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Institution
Article Critique
The article by Starineca (2016) focuses on the different methods used in human resource (HR) selection and how they can be used to enhance corporate social responsibility (CSR). The study acknowledges that human resources are the most distinct resources that can be used to align an organization’s goals with their CSR, and as such, it is important to investigate the selection methods and how they influence CSR. The researcher adopted monographic research and synthesis in conducting the research. Further, a literature analysis was adopted and a comparison of existing studies provided further information on HR selection approaches. Through these methods, the researcher was able to identify the various selection approaches and the steps or activities involved in the selection of human resources. The results of the study revealed that the HR selection activities have a direct effect on the outcome of socially responsible organizations. The optimal outcomes of such organizations include responsibility to people, the planet, and shareholders, in terms of returns on investments. The researcher concluded that HR selection is a strategy that can be utilized by organizations to enhance the organization’s brand and competitiveness and as such, it should be conducted with utmost prudence.
Selection methods such as psychological and intelligence quotient tests were identified as the most common methods of HR selection. Some of the selection activities identified in the research include assessment of the candidates, pre-screening, selection interviews, and evaluation of references. Selection methods such as tests and interviews, according to Starineca (2016), are most applicable in organizations that have to select an ideal candidate from a large pool of applicants. The tests are conducted to shortlist the potential candidates, then interviews are conduc...