This internship is turning into a great hands-on learning opportunity for you. Your manager has tasked you with
proposing a talent management plan for pilots at Southwest Airlines. Your proposal will be considered by the
Director of HR to make a formal plan.
Develop a 3- to 4-page proposal that include the following:
A recommendation of 3 recruitment sources that are best suited to recruit pilots. Consider the quantity of
resumes generated, the percentage of resumes likely to result in accepted offers, the time to fill a position, and
the cost to fill a position.
An evaluation of common methods used to select a candidate
Recommend 3 methods for selecting new pilots.In your evaluation, consider reliability, validity, utility, and
legality.
An evaluation of common methods used to train and develop employees
Recommend 3 methods for training pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider learning and development outcomes,
cost of training and development, effectiveness of training and development, and risks.
An evaluation of common performance management systems
Recommend 1 method for performance management of pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider strategic
congruence, validity,reliability, acceptability, and specificity.
An evaluation of common methods to minimize voluntary turnover
Recommend 1 approach to retain pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider methods for retaining employees,
meeting pilot needs, and cost.
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