“Recruiting the right research associate for case research center”
Publication date: 12 February 2021
Abstract
Learning outcomes
After practicing the case students will be able to; understand the importance of recruiting the right person in retaining employees. Understand the underlying causes of employees’ turnover. Formulate retention strategies.
Case overview/synopsis
The case presents the situation of high turnover in Case Research Center (CRC), Sukkur IBA University. The protagonist, Dr. Waheed Ali Umrani, Head CRC was concerned about the retention of Research Associates in the CRC. The case also highlights the reasons for the turnover of early-career female research associates in an academic setup of Sukkur IBA University. This case will involve students to critically think and come up with retention strategies and measures that recruiters, in this case, should consider before and after the selection of Research Associates.
Complexity academic level
Graduate.
Supplementary materials
Teaching notes are available for educators only.
Subject code
CSS 6: Human Resource Management.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer. This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision-making. The authors may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.
Citation
Najam, S., Solangi, R., Umrani, W.A. and Rajput, S.M. (2021), "“Recruiting the right research associate for case research center”", , Vol. 11 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-04-2020-0102
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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