Hiring Ex-Offenders Business Research Methodology

Question: Describe about the Hiring Ex-Offenders An Attempt to Minimize the Squandering of Human Capital? Answer: 1. Introduction The ex-offenders are those that have past record or experience even if they possess criminal records. Many industries, ignores past criminal records as those people posses some skills and abilities that can be beneficial for the company to achieve growth and earn valuable human resources (Allen Wilburn, 2009). 1.1 Statement of the problem The major problem that has been registered is that many ex-offenders are not given chance to be hired in industries so that they can develop their personal and professional life and be a good citizen of the society. Apart from that, some organizations do not provide second chance to the ex-offenders as they might have a view that ex-offenders if hired then they can lead to damage and productivity of the company can be on stake. On the other hand, many companies are lacking efficient and skilful employees which are somehow affecting their performance and growth. Therefore, overall productivity of the organizations is getting hampered. Thus, hiring the ex-offenders can help them to overcome the situation of lack of human resources and quality and efficient workers can be received that can have positive impact on the company. 1.2 Purpose of the study The main purpose of the current study is to minimize the waste or misuse of the human resource by recruiting ex-offenders which can help the industries to gain higher benefit. 1.3 Research Questions The research question will help in outlining and aligning the study in sequential format. Moreover, the research can be structured so that better understanding can be gained. Therefore, the research study will be counting on qualitative research and research question will be based around it. How ex-offenders will help in declining squandering of human resources? What benefit will be generated from ex-offenders? What kind of ex-offenders will be hired? Will ex-offenders match up to organizational performance? Will ex-offenders fulfil the requirements of human capital? 1.4 Rationale of the Study The criminal record of the ex-offenders is a blockage towards getting hires in the industries and be a responsible citizen once again. In spite of tighter labour market, many employers do not want hire ex-offenders as they do not consider apt for the particular role in the industry. Moreover, they do not have trust on the ex-offenders as they might commit error intentionally. Apart from that, some employers want to hire ex-offenders so that they can fulfil their requirement of human capital and use the experience and skills of ex-offenders in their business operations in order to improve their performance and gain higher productivity (Schmitt Warner, 2011). Moreover, it provides an opportunity to ex-offenders to change their behaviour and contribute more effort for the success of business and become an active member of the company. 2. Brief Review of the Literature The literature review section can be helpful in getting in depth knowledge and understanding of the carried research work. This section will discuss different concepts and models which is relevant to the study. Therefore, it will be helpful for the researcher to explain the research in most acceptable form. 2.1 Employers attitudes and characteristics of firm Every employers of the industry has different attitude and outlook towards the ex-offenders which makes them to take decision whether to hire them in industry or not. Moreover, the firms have different perspective towards the ex-offenders. It is evident from the past studies that most of the industries all over the world do not prefer to hire ex-offenders due to some issues connected with offenders. Therefore, it becomes tough for the employers and firms to have trust on them and offer a job. Apart from that, there are some firms that have desire to hire the ex-offenders so that their knowledge and experience can be used or extracted for the organizational purpose (Baay, Liem Nieuwbeerta, 2012). Moreover, it is also known that firms such as manufacturing, transportation and construction sectors hires ex-offenders as these jobs require fewer customer contact. Therefore, even if the ex-offenders do not posses any diploma or higher graduation degree, they can effectively take up the jo b in such sectors and carry their job in effective and productive way. Apart from that, some employers of the company check the criminal background before taking any decision of recruitment (Long, 2012). 2.2 Skill Requirement for Ex-offenders in company The employers seek for such skill in the ex-offenders that can be useful for the organizations and its operations. The skills of ex-offenders can increase their chances of getting hired in the organization even if they do not have required knowledge or degree (Shrum, 2012). The major skills that are sought by employers are being on time to job, working till assigned hours, loyalty to company, team player, friendliness, etc. Therefore, ex-offenders possessing such skills can increase their chances of getting hired in the company and they leave their past life experience and start their fresh journey. 2.3 Job Categories for Ex-offenders The employers of any organization can consider different categories of job in order to hire the ex-offender. It is evident from the study that some employers hire ex-offenders in the field of welding, small engine repair, landscaping, etc to improve their social status and treated as better person in the society. On the other hand, in construction industry, there is high potential to hire ex-offenders and taking up the job relating to manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, transportation, labourers and floor covering installers. Therefore, there is opportunity for ex-offenders to fall into different job categories (Baay, Liem Nieuwbeerta, 2012). Thus, ex-offenders can take up the occupations in trade and industry, horticulture, computer-related business, hospitality and others to improve their life. Moreover, it will also help the organizations to gain skilful people and not letting their knowledge and learning to go waste. 2.4 Reintegrative Theory The particular theory propound that quality employment can be effective to weave the ex-offenders into the social and economic environment. The theory holds a view that punishment should highlight on the behaviour of the offenders rather than completely focus on the offender (Baker Saren, 2010). Moreover, according to theory, the moral bond has to be strengthened between community and offender. Therefore, it helps the offender to become again the part of society and follow the law. 2.5 Summary The literature review will help the researcher to outline different subtopics for better presentation of the research work. In this section, different concepts relating to ex-offenders will be discussed and some theories in order to have depth understanding. 3. Research Method The research methodology will be helpful in chalking best method that will assist in collecting information so that it can be analysed for better result (Bryman Bell, 2011). 3.1 Research Approach The researcher can concentrate on using Deductive Approach instead of Inductive Approach. The deductive approach will help in using the existing theories so that related information can be used in the research. On the other hand, inductive approach cannot be taken as researcher may not have enough knowledge to induce any new theories or concepts. 3.2 Research Design Out of three research design method, the researcher can focus upon descriptive research as it will help in explaining the topic in much more detail form. Therefore, brief analysis can be done and better result can be drawn. 4. Measurement 4.1 Data Collection Procedure The primary data source can be effective for collecting valuable information regarding the hiring of ex-offenders in the organizations. The researcher can use on online surveys, questionnaires, interviews, etc to obtain the data. 4.2 Data Techniques The qualitative data techniques can be effective for the researcher to gain required information so that better result can be generated and analysis can be done for fulfilling the purpose of the research work. 4.3 Sampling Technique The probability sampling can be considered in order to have better justification of the research work and accounting the required the sample size for the study. 4.4 Sample Size For the particular research work, the researcher can select 5 managers of different organizations to gain real data and have clear idea about recruitment of ex-offenders and view point of managers in hiring them to improve their human resource capital. 4.5 Ethical Considerations The researcher will need to follow the certain code of ethics in order to present the study in effective way. The voluntary participation of the respondents has to be considered by the researcher. Moreover, the researcher should not force the respondent to provide the answer The collected data has to be accurate and no modification has to be done in the data. Further, the commercial data has to be ignored. 4.6 Time Horizons Main activities/ stages Week 1 Week 2-3 Week 3-4 Week 5 Week 6-7 Week 8 Week 9 Topic Selection Data collection procedure: Primary Forming layout Literature review Development of the research Plan Selection of techniques of the Appropriate Research Primary data collection Analysis Interpretation of Data Collection Findings of the Study Conclusion Formation of Rough Draft Completion of Final Work Table 1: Gantt chart 4.7 Summary This chapter represents the tools that can be used for obtaining data for effective analysis and reaching out to expected result. 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