The Case of Google
Work-Flow Design
Develop a work-unit activity analysis in the context of the organization you selected.
Discuss the organizational structure of the company (functional vs divisional structure)
What procedure are used to conduct job analysis?
What process is used for creating/updating job specification and job description?
Planning and Recruitment
Explain the HR Planning process used at the company.
How does the company handle labor surplus? (Hint: Explain various methods used at the company in the context of description provided in your text)
How does the company handle labor shortage? (Hint: Explain various methods used at the company in the context of description provided in your text)
Discuss the recruitment process used at the company? Does it use external or internal recruitment? Provide a detailed analysis of the process.
Does the company utilize due-process policies or employment-at-will doctrine? Explain.
Explain the strategy used by the company for image advertising.
Selection
What type of selection process is used by the organization?
How does the organization ensure reliability and validity of its selection methods?
Which specific reliability and validity method is used?
Do they use personality tests? If yes, which ones and how do they administer the tests?
Training
Discuss training methods used at the company.
How do they use informal learning?
Explain the training process used at the company in the context of six steps highlighted in the text? Are any of the steps missing? Based on the concepts you learned, do you think the organization is using the training programs effectively?
Can the company be classified as an MNC?
Does it use expatriates? How do they prepare expats for international assignment?
Discuss how does the company manage diversity and inclusion?
Performance Management
Which approach of performance management is being used at the company? Explain the method(s) that are being used within the specific approach.
What are the sources(s) of performance information being used at the organization?
What training methods are used for managers who evaluate employee performance? How does the organization ensure highly reliable and valid performance measurement process?
What is the organizational policy on dealing with poor performers?
Employee Development
Discuss the career management process being used at the organization?
Which approaches of employee development are being used?
Is there a mentorship program?
Does the company actively recruit women and minority?