Hiring and Recruitment
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The first part of the course will be dedicated to the main features of professionals working in this field (educational background, experience, characteristics of their working context, etc.) and the main recruitment channels of personnel for companies and business services (hiring and recruiting agencies), focusing on ethical and legislative constraints introduced over time to protect the potential discriminatory effects of this profession.
In the second part of this course we will focus on the personnel selection process. We will analyse the main techniques and the criteria underlying the selectors' choices. For this purpose we will take into account the influence of the organisational context in the selection process and the various applicants' individual characteristics.
In the second part of this course we will focus on the personnel selection process. We will analyse the main techniques and the criteria underlying the selectors' choices. For this purpose we will take into account the influence of the organisational context in the selection process and the various applicants' individual characteristics.
Expected learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes are related to the ability of considering individual characteristics and their fit in the organizations. Other expected learning outcomes are related to the hiring and recruitment profession: differences between working in companies or agencies of work; differences between target levels of evaluation.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for the academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
The first part of the course will be dedicated to the main features of professionals working in this field (educational background, experience, characteristics of their working context, etc.) and the main recruitment channels of personnel for companies and business services (hiring and recruiting agencies), focusing on ethical and legislative constraints introduced over time to protect the potential discriminatory effects of this profession.
In the second part of this course we will focus on the personnel selection process. We will analyse the main techniques and the criteria underlying the selectors' choices. For this purpose we will take into account the influence of the organisational context in the selection process and the various applicants' individual characteristics.
In the second part of this course we will focus on the personnel selection process. We will analyse the main techniques and the criteria underlying the selectors' choices. For this purpose we will take into account the influence of the organisational context in the selection process and the various applicants' individual characteristics.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, exercises, students' presentations
Teaching Resources
To be assigned at the beginning of the Course
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam (50%) and Course assignements/laboratory (50%)
SPS/09 - ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Colombo Sabrina
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 3-5,30 pm (on-line and by appointment). Monday 16th July last. Monday 9th September first.