Hrm Strategy of Dell Computer and Cisco Systems

HRM Strategy of Dell Computer and Cisco Systems

One of the main responsibilities of an organization’s human resource department is the recruitment and selection of the right employees. These primary activities are the first steps done in hiring people. In selecting the right employees, organizations take note of several factors; however, positive work attitudes and technical skills appear to be the most prioritized qualities needed from employees in general (Rowden, 2002). Typically, the initial operations of an organization are made of informal recruitment and selection processes. However, as the organization becomes more mature, the need for a well-established human resource practice becomes realized. In addition, the use of various selection methods and more objective qualifications became a part of developing hiring decisions; these practices had been observed frequently in larger organizations (Barber et al., 1999).

Dell Computer and Cisco Systems are two large organizations operating in the computer and electronics industry. In order to ensure both companies’ success, their respective managements see to it that proper recruitment and selection processes are utilized. In Dell Computer for instance, the company utilized online services for its recruitment process. Recently, the company has signed in a contract with Monster.com, one of the leading global careers site. The site allows the worldwide access to Dell’s company profile and offered job opportunities. The company’s human resource professionals on the other gain access to a larger pool of online applicants (Business Wire, 2000).

The site’s global network and content can also be displayed in different languages, making it accessible to almost every potential employee all over the world. Paul McKinnon, the company’s senior vice president for human resource, noted that the use of online services is a unique method of recruitment and facilitates Dell’s goal of obtaining...