MGT 367

Exercise 5.1: A Turnover Problem at the Fort Lauderdale Herald

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a case scenario.

Skills:

– Be able to calculate yield ratio and use the results to make recruitment decisions

– Analyze the problem and make recommendations to address the issues

identified

Knowledge:

– Know the implications of yield ratio for recruitment

– Know the advantages and disadvantages of different recruiting methods

Task: The details of this exercise can be found on page 675 in the textbook. You should be

prepared to answer Questions #1-3 at the end of the exercise. You will need to calculate

yield ratios, compare and contrast different recruitment methods, and make

recommendations to address the issues identified in the exercise.

Criteria for Success: Students will need to be able to demonstrate their understanding of this exercise by

correctly answering the questions related to this exercise on the exam.