Example human resource management dissertation topic 9:

A critique of the advantages and disadvantages associated within the internal and external recruitment processes utilised by small and medium sized retail stores: A comparative case study

Using two British examples (one small and one medium) and two Brazilian examples (one small and one medium) this thesis not only compares the inherent differences between internal and external recruitment processes between two differently sized commercial operations but further enhances that study by developing an international comparative element. Underpinning the comparative study is a wealth of existing academic research.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Marchington, M. and Wilkinson, A. (2008) Human resource management at work: People management and development. London: CIPD.
• Breaugh, J.A. (2012) ‘Employee recruitment: Current knowledge and suggestions for future research’, in, Schmitt, N., The Oxford handbook of personnel assessment and selection. Oxford: Oxford University Press.