Before continuing, review the cases of Southwest Airlines and Lincoln Electric. Then answer the following questions:

A- Which company do you think needs to be more concerned about recruiting? Why?

B- What should be the objectives of each company's recruiting efforts? Relate the recruiting objectives to each company's strategic objectives.

C- Which company is likely to have the most difficulty creating a large pool of qualified applicants? Explain your reasoning.

D- For each company, describe the HR practices that are most likely to influence employee turnover. Does low turnover contribute to the success of these companies?