Bicol University

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Department of Business Administration
ISO 9001: 2015 Legazpi City
TUV Rheinland ID 910863351

Course Title: Recruitment and Selection

Course Number: HRD 33

Course Prerequisite(s): Principles of Management and Human Behavior in the Organization

Number of Credit/s: 3 Units

Course Placement: BSBA Human Resource Management II

Semester/Term: 2nd Semester

Time/Room/Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm/ Monday

Course Description:
This course covers the fundamental methodologies of attracting new talents needed by the organization with emphasis on effective
sourcing of manpower, selection of prospective employees, matching job requirements with qualifications of applicants in the
workplace, and introduction of newly hired employees to facilitate their integration in the new business environment. The students will
be oriented with the strategies and techniques to fill up vacant positions at the right time with adequate qualifications of new hires
that will help the organization achieve its business plans and operational objectives for a given period.

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Every BU Graduate should:

a. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;
b. Communicate effectively and appropriately in oral and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use Information Communication
Technology (ICT) tools;

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 c. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
d. Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.

College Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the BU Graduate School are professionals who can:

a. Demonstrate a high level of mastery and competence in business, economics, and management and contribute to organizational performance
and regional and national development for societal transformation;
b. Demonstrate effective, efficient and ethical practice of profession in public, private, academe, or government sector;
c. Manifest transformative research skills towards the identification of innovative solutions to existing and new problems and the discovery and
creation of new knowledge for effective decision-making.
d. Initiate extension programs that will address issues on sustainable livelihood and community development;
e. Create centers that will showcase and commercialize research-based technologies and products to improve the financial capability of the
college for self-sustainability.

Program Learning Outcomes:

a. To explain the basic concepts, principles of business ethics;

b. To relate principles and concepts of business ethics on the Philippines business practices;
c. To analyze various business ethical problems in light of developing appropriate approaches to improve business ethics;
d. To appreciate the importance of business ethics in making right business decision

Course Outline:

Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Performance Standard Instructional Instructional Assessment Tasks Time
Delivery Resources Allotment
At the end of the course, learners The learners shall be able to…
will be able to…

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 Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Performance Standard Instructional Instructional Assessment Tasks Time
Delivery Resources Allotment
Enumerate the requirements of the I. Introduction to the course Discuss the HRM functions in Interactive Course Team Output 6 Hours
course, including the criteria for a. Overview of the course the organization. Discussion Syllabus
grading. description, general Samples of resumes
objectives, contents and Exhibit the HR Recruitment Attendance
Adopt the practice of accomplishing topics. Function based on the Break out Logbook Written exam
DTRs and signing in the Logbook. b. Course requirements assessment and effectiveness groups
1. Accomplishment of of the process both in the Whiteboard
Adopt the practice of opening and Daily Time Record private and public sector Markers/Chalk
closing sessions/ activities with a and Log Book.
prayer. 2. Ora et Labora: (Pray LCD Projector/
and Work) Laptop
Define Human resource c. A review of Human
management Resource Management Google Class
Explain the functions of HRM (HRM)
1. Definition of Terms
2. The HRM Functions

Define recruitment II. Recruitment Develop understanding about Lecture Handouts Written exam 24 Hours
Discuss the theoretical bases of a. Definition of Terms Recruitment and exercise the
recruitment and selection. b. Theoretical Bases of Policies and effective Interactive Projector/ Practical test
Enumerate the factors that affect an Recruitment and Selection processes in Recruitment. Discussion Laptop
organization’s ability to recruit. c. Factors affecting an Job Posting
Organization’s ability to Group Video
Describe the different recruitment recruitment facilitation/ Presentation
sources and how recruiters can 1. Organizational Dynamics
measure their effectiveness. factors Google Class
2. Environmental Workshop
Create and attractive job notice Factors
Cite the factors that determine the d. Recruitment Sources
choice of a recruitment source. 1. Internal Sources
Explain the factors affecting the 2. External Sources
choice of a recruitment source. e. Types of Recruitment
Cite provisions in the Labor Code of Sources. Its importance and
the Philippines relative to Relevance.
recruitment and placement of f. Factors that determine the
workers. choice of recruitment

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 Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Performance Standard Instructional Instructional Assessment Tasks Time
Delivery Resources Allotment
sources.
g. Measuring the effectiveness
of recruitment sources
h. Recruitment and placement
of workers pursuant to the
labor code of the Philippines,
Book One, Part 1
Explain the role of DOLE
in promoting
employment
opportunities.
State the function of the
public employment
service office (PESO)
State the principal
functions of the
Philippine Overseas
Employment Interactive
Cite policies on recruitment in the Administration (POEA) Discussion Written Exam
public sector i. Recruitment Policies in the Sample of
Public Sector Review for Bulletin of
Explain the various mechanisms 1. Policies on the Civil vacant
employed in recruitment in the Recruitment Service positions
public sector 2. Publication of Exam
Vacancies Civil Service
Make comparative assessment of 3. Examinations Exam
applicants/ candidates 4. Civil Service announcement
Eligibilities granted
under special laws Qualification
5. Qualification Standards
Standards Manual
6. Personnel Selection Video
Board Presentation
Define selection III. Selection Develop insights regarding the Interactive Whiteboard Written Exam 24 Hours
Differentiate selection from a. Definition selection process inside the Discussion Markers/Chalk
recruitment b. Selection Methods organization. Practical Test

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 Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Performance Standard Instructional Instructional Assessment Tasks Time
Delivery Resources Allotment
Explain the methods or techniques 1. Screening of Application Group LCD Projector/
used in selection. Forms and resumes Exhibit and Practice the all the facilitation/ Laptop Performance and role
2. Testing learning from the discussion Dynamics playing and
List down guidelines for ensuring a. Personality Test on Selection, and be able to Handouts appropriateness of
that the entire process of selection b. Cognitive Test propose a new selection Workshop interview questions
becomes effective. c. Work Samples process of their own. Sample of test
Explain the types of interviews d. Integrity Test Role play/ Critiquing
e. Physical Test Simulation
Write down samples of focused 3. Interviewing Mock Job Interview
interview question a. Types of interviews (Invited HR
Explain the objectives and benefits 1) Based on the List of Interview Practitioners from
of competency-based interviewing number of Questions different Companies
Interviewers and Agencies)
Conduct interview (One on one, Panel, Video
Design a reference checking form. Group) Presentations
2) Based on how the
Make an employment requisition interview is Google Class
form. conducted
(Structured
Interview, Non-
Explain how to deal with directive interview)
unsuccessful candidates b. Focused Interview
c. Competency Based
Design an orientation course to the Interview
new hires. (Objectives/
Benefits,
Interviewing Skills,
Conducting the
Interview)
4. Reference Checking
C. Steps in Recruitment,
Selection and Placement
1. Employment Requisition
2. Recruitment and
Referral
3. Selection

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 Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Performance Standard Instructional Instructional Assessment Tasks Time
Delivery Resources Allotment
4. Selection Decision
5. Job Offer
6. Start Date
7. Orientation
D. After the selection
1. Dealing with
Unsuccessful
Candidates
2. New Hires Orientation
E. The online Recruitment and
Selection Process.
1. Comparison of
Traditional R&S from
online R&S in
relation to actual
setting.
TOTAL 54 Hours

Course Requirements:

1. Participation
2. Quizzes/ Individual and Group Activities/ Projects
3. Mock Job Interview
4. Term Examinations (Midterm and Finals)

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System of Computing Grades:

Midterm grade and tentative final grade weigh ½ each. The following is the itemization of the grade:

Midterm and Final Exam 40%

Project/ Quizzes/ Activity 40%
Participation 20%
Total 100%

References:

Books:

Foz, Vincent B. Labor Code of the Philippines and Its implementing Rules and Regulations. Quezon City. Philippines. Law Gazette 2007’
Evangelista, Lourdes Landicho, Andress, Tomas Quintin, and De Jose, Elmer G. Human Resource Management Philippine Industrial
Setting. Manila: Booklore Publishing Corp., 2005
Waldrop, Sharon Anne. The Everything Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage. Sixth Edition. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 2009
Wendover, Robert W. Smart Hiring Illinois: Source Books, Inc., 2007
Edralin, Divina M. and Roque, Ramon Ricardo A. Human Resource Management: Concepts and Application in the Philippines. First Edition.
Quezon City: Abiva Publishing House. Inc., 2005
The Civil Service Law and Rules
The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
People Manager (Monthly Publication of the People Management Association of the Philippines) March 2011
Noe, Raymond A. et al. Human Resource Management: Gaining a competitive Advantage. Sixth Edition. New York: Mcgraw-Hill 2009
Martirez, Concepcion Rodil. Human Resource Management: Principles and Practices. Third Edition. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore,
2008

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Prepared:

RONNEL G. MADRASO
Instructor Recommending Approval:

PROF. JOY C. LAWENKO

Department Chairperson

Approved:

EDDIE S. SEE, Ed.D.,R.P.A.E.,MBA

Dean, BUCBEM

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