IOP3702
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, IOP3702
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: March 2025
Personnel Psychology: Organisational Entry
Consulting Report: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Societal Issues at
Kwame Boateng Exploration
Prepared by:
Date:
1. Introduction
Kwame Boateng Exploration (KBE) is a rapidly growing company operating in the
resource extraction sector. As the company expands its operations, it faces critical
challenges in workforce planning, recruitment, and societal integration. These
challenges, if left unaddressed, can lead to inefficiencies, high turnover rates,
community resistance, and a negative corporate reputation.
In the African business environment, the success of an organization is not solely
determined by its financial performance or technological advancements but also by its
ability to align with the cultural, social, and economic contexts of the communities in
which it operates. Workforce planning and recruitment strategies must not only meet the
company’s operational needs but also reflect an understanding of traditional African
leadership structures, local employment expectations, and the evolving dynamics of
labor markets.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the workforce-related
challenges at KBE, diagnose underlying issues, and propose culturally informed
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, IOP3702
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: March 2025
Personnel Psychology: Organisational Entry
Consulting Report: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Societal Issues at
Kwame Boateng Exploration
Prepared by:
Date:
1. Introduction
Kwame Boateng Exploration (KBE) is a rapidly growing company operating in the
resource extraction sector. As the company expands its operations, it faces critical
challenges in workforce planning, recruitment, and societal integration. These
challenges, if left unaddressed, can lead to inefficiencies, high turnover rates,
community resistance, and a negative corporate reputation.
In the African business environment, the success of an organization is not solely
determined by its financial performance or technological advancements but also by its
ability to align with the cultural, social, and economic contexts of the communities in
which it operates. Workforce planning and recruitment strategies must not only meet the
company’s operational needs but also reflect an understanding of traditional African
leadership structures, local employment expectations, and the evolving dynamics of
labor markets.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the workforce-related
challenges at KBE, diagnose underlying issues, and propose culturally informed
