HR

Module title: Staffing Models and Strategy

This reading introduces three basic models of staffing that shape how organizations think about

hiring and managing people. It outlines how staffing decisions are connected to business

strategy, quality, and efficiency. You’ll see how these big-picture frameworks influence specific

recruitment and selection practices you'll learn later in the course.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this reading, you should be able to:

• Identify and describe the three major staffing models.

• Understand how staffing models connect to organizational goals like performance and

flexibility.

• Explain how staffing decisions can influence the effectiveness of recruitment and

selection processes.

Key Questions to Consider While Reading

• What are the key the staffing models?

• How do these models reflect different business strategies and goals?

• Why is it important to understand staffing models before making recruitment decisions?