S&P 500

Pick a single company in the S&P 500 (COSTCO) and answer the following 3 questions. Each question may vary in word count; however, no one question can be less than 400 min words (=1 page of text) …In addition, you will provide an introduction, conclusion, and company background information not to exceed 200 words.  An S&P company is suggested because information is more readily available; however, if you choose another company, please make sure you are able retrieve the necessary research.

1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE– Aspiring professionals are often frustrated by this obstacle to career advancement. They think “I need experience to get the job BUT I need the job to get experience!!!” Maybe you can relate to this. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling the question of education and experience requirements in hiring. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources for the same company. How much work experience and education would or should be necessary? Would it vary by job? If so, how? And are there any exceptions?
2. SUCCESSION PLANNING—Some organizations seem to just put off worrying about it until someone dies, resigns, or gets fired. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling the questions of employee development and succession planning. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources for the same company.
3. BUSINESS LOCATION--Location is a critical variable in determining not just where a business’s operations will be situated, but also where it will find its human capital and talent. First, research and describe how your chosen company is handling location strategy. If no information is available, research the cities they are located in and describe a probable strategy based on your research. Then, explain how you would handle it differently (if at all) if you were in charge of human resources. If you were asked to identify a new city (anywhere in the United States) for a corporate headquarters office, what city would you suggest and why? Be sure to consider variables like minimum wage and taxes, average education levels, and other factors that would be relevant to such a decision.