Need Help with Comparative Study Approach for My HR Project in the Airline Industry?

Hi Namita,

I am Namita, and I am currently pursuing my master's in HR. I am working on my summer project, and I have been assigned a topic on comparative study. Can anyone please assist me with this? I would appreciate guidance on how to approach a comparative study, specifically in the context of the airline industry.

Your urgent help is highly appreciated.

Regards,
Namita

Comparative Study on what? You need to choose a topic for your study, which could be a comparative study of two or more organizations or two aspects within one organization.

I am basically doing a comparative study between two airlines on their recruitment procedures. One is a government company while the other is a private firm.

So, can you please tell me how to go about it.

Hi Namita,

First, collect the existing recruitment procedure followed by Indian Airlines. You can approach any air hostess training centre that will explain how IA or any private airlines conduct their recruitment and what aspects they examine while recruiting candidates.

With that data, you will be able to study the following to fulfill your project work requirements:

1. How advertisements/reference notices are placed to attract aspiring candidates to apply for jobs.
2. What parameters are used to shortlist the applicants.
3. How applicants are invited to attend interviews.
4. How many interviews will be conducted, and in which stage of the interview which type of examinations/tests/questions are given.
5. After the interview selection, what other aspects will be examined.
6. How the final selection is made, and appointments are confirmed.
7. The training period and training aspects.
8. Period and pattern of probation.
9. Final confirmation after completing probation.
10. Conditions under which the confirmation will be given.

Collect brochures. Check some legal case laws (there are a few landmark caselaws on the recruitment of Air Hostesses in Indian Airlines). These will help you gain a better understanding. Also, browse the websites of a few private airlines.

With the collection of all the above information, you should be able to produce quality work.

Regards,
Dr. Kishore