Any changes in the internal recruitment system at Mitchell Shipping Lines would need tobe communicated to all employees very carefully.It would be reasonable to expect someemployee resistance to any changes in the system. The company has a long history ofusing a seniority-based internal recruitment system. Moreover, the "blue book" wascreated to formalize the commitment to this system by management and the employees.To communicate to the employees of any changes in the system would be to explain whythe current system is not working in terms of producing a qualified applicant pool for theteam leader positions. The goals of the internal recruitment system and its importance tothe overall success of the company should also be emphasized. The new changes shouldbe explained and provided as to how the changes will improve the hiring process andfuture employee