BOSCH and KAZAKHSTAN Case Study

Staffing strategy for KAZAKHSTAN:

As per the EPRG model the recruitment process gives importance to certain factors such as
Ethnocentric, Polycentric, Regiocentric, and Geocentric. The factors in EPRG models do not
directly affect the staffing process, but as it leaves effect on the organizational process it also
leaves effect on the staffing process. In case of Regiocentric business model the organizations
shed light on the similarities in politics, society, culture, and economy (Meyerl, Feil & Schaper,
2019). In case of staffing the people from KAZAKHSTAN the advantage is that the people will
understand the market properly. But this staffing process is unable to resolve the daily wage
issue as the daily wage is low.

Company Analysis

Corporate Philosophy:

The corporate philosophy of Bosch is to promote the intellectual, physical and moral
development of its people.

Environmental Condition:

When the political situation in Kazakhstan is examined, it is clear that the country's political
scenario is one of authoritarian presidential rule, which means that the people have little say in
how the country is run and must obey the dictates. They don't have an option but to comply since
they don't have any. In the case of a coup attempt, this type of legislation is frequently
implemented. Kazakhstan's economic climate is characterised by low hourly wages of $0.86. The
unemployment rate in 2006 was 7.4 percent. Because of their low salary, employees may only be
able to "live each day as if it were the last." Low salaries imply low manufacturing costs.
Furthermore, the educational system is mostly privatised, with the government only allocating
2.4 percent of its budget to education in 2006. Only 4% of the population has completed their
education at a university level. Winters in Kazakhstan are terribly cold, and summers are hot,
thus the population relies on energy to keep warm. As a result of the fuel they utilise to generate
electricity, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming
by depleting the ozone layer. Obtaining a work permit to work in the nation is difficult under the
existing legislative framework.
Corporate Strength:

The main strength of the organization is it presence in different countries and the efficiency of
the HR managers in recruiting and staffing. Strength of the organization is the powerful
management where the management teams are made depending on short term and long term
objectives.

Objective and Goals:

The goals and objectives of the Bosch Group HR manager are to ensure that the right
management team is in place in a timely manner in order to maintain efficient and effective
operations at all times throughout the company's four divisions. This demands adequate planning
that considers staff development programs, new hires, and exiting personnel.

Develop Strategies:

The HR might use different strategies to recruit people for the organization such as recruiting
experts, recruiting local people, and external Hiring.

Planning Chart

Staffing Current 2013-2016 Prognosis 2017-2020

Needs Total
Sources LM MM UM LM MM UM
Expatriates 14 5 1 10 8 1 39

Local MDP 20 10 0 7 5 0 42
Attendances
Development 20 10 0 17 15 0 62
Program
External Hires 20 10 1 20 8 1 60
Total Staffing 74 35 2 54 36 2 203
Needs

Action Plan
In the planning chart it is seen that it has given importance towards recruiting the expertise which
can enhance the organizational performance. Most of the importance given towards the
development program which can enhance the skill of the existing employees and enhance the
organizational performance. It is important to keep the employees updated with the new
technology that can help the organization to grow more and sustain in the competitive market.
The staffing plan has also given importance towards external hire as they can share their valuable
experience with the existing employees and help them in their growth.
References

Meyer, J., Feil, J. H., & Schaper, C. (2019). Internationalization Strategies in the German Dairy
Industry and their Influence on the Economic Performance of Firms. Proceedings in Food
System Dynamics, 188-202. Retrieved from: http://centmapress.ilb.uni-
bonn.de/ojs/index.php/proceedings/article/download/1919/886