Saturday, March 21, 2009

(Maine, 2006)


What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a "closed system?"

Advantages:

  • A closed system is very efficient because there are only a few steps in the process and the time and costs are minimal

  • A closed system offers the quickest response

  • When there is an opening that requires a narrow and specialized KSA set, a closed system may be able to identify these people quickly

Disadvantages:
  • With a closed system, you are risking the morale of your current employee's

  • A closed, system does not allow for finding hidden talent amongst your current employee's

  • A closed system, does not enhance fairness within the company

  • With a closed system, not all employee's are made aware of promotional opportunities

  • If the company does not update employee files on a regular basis, then qualified individuals may be overlooked.

  • Choosing candidates through a closed system, may put the company at risk for not following the guidelines for hiring females or people of ethnic backgrounds.

Debbie










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4 comments:

  1. The HR GuyMarch 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Nice post. Which is better when attempting a cultural change - an open or closed system?

    Thanks.

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  2. The Mint Chocolate ChipsMarch 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Well, let me see........
    I think that it would depend on how diverse the workplace is. Example: You would not want to use an open system if all of your employee's were all caucasian because there would not be any employees of ethic backgrounds to apply for the jobs. Therefore you would want to use a "closed" system for attempting a cultural change.
    But, if the workplace was very diverse, you would use both the "open and "closed" systems, (TARGETED SYSTEM)in order to give your current employees a chance for advancement, and also look outside for more applicants. This would allow the company to find hidden talent, comply with EEO regulations, and have a bigger applicant pool in hopes of finding that "person/organization" match.

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  3. The HR GuyMarch 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Hi.

    When someone refers to a "cultural" change they're referring to a change in "shared values, thinking, beliefs, procedures, and relationships of a company's stakeholders." The term does not relate to a company's ethnic make-up.

    Thanks!

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  4. The Mint Chocolate ChipsMarch 31, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Sorry! That was my first instinct.

    I would have to say, closed.
    So the company can seek new and positive influences. Replace the old mind set with the new.

    Debbie

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