1 Below, you may find options for addressing labor shortage. Some options are fast solutions to increase the workforce, while others are slow. Also, some options differ regarding a firm's ability to change the practice after labor shortage is no longer an issue. How do you evaluate the degree of the speed and the ability to change later?

Options	Speed (fast or slow)	Ability to change (high, moderate, or low)
Overtime
Temporary employees
Outsourcing
Retrained transfers
Turnover reduction
New external hires
Technological innovation

2- There are many factors influencing the effectiveness of recruitment: organizational culture, employment policies (employment-at-will or due process policy), realistic job preview, compensation and benefits, recruitment sources, and P-O fit. Based on your experience, which factor attracts you the most? Also, which factor is least attractive to you?

	Why do you think so?
Most attractive factor
Least attractive factor

3- Refer to the strategic recruitment section. What actions can management take to enhance the following elements for strategic recruitment?

Strategic recruitment	Managerial actions
Maximize application pool size
Ensure the quality of applicants
Increase selectivity in hiring (yield ratio, job acceptance rate, or selection ratio)