Questions 1. In what ways could an employer seek to assess qualities of togetherness, humbleness, willpower and
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Questions
1. In what ways could an employer seek to assess qualities of togetherness, humbleness, willpower and simplicity among candidates in the course of a recruitment and selection process? How accurate do you think judgements made along these lines are likely to be?
2. What selection methods could IKEA employ to assess whether potential workers can ‘develop skills’ and ‘take on new directions and responsibilities’?
3. To what extent should an organisation like IKEA attempt to recruit and select workers who embody their organisational culture? Give reasons for your answer. Identify some possible negative outcomes of aligning selection with organisational culture.
4. What are the potential benefits of selecting a workforce in terms of an organisation’s culture?
5. Describe the ways in which IKEA is trying to build up employer brand?