Annals of Management and Organization Research (AMOR) ISSN 2685-7715, Vol 3, No 1, 2021, 35-51 https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v3i1.1171 Effect of recruitment and selection practices on organisational strategic goals Anita Bans-Akutey 1* , Attahiru Muhammed Abdullahi 2 , Emelia Ohene Afriyie 3 BlueCrest University College 1*,2 , Accra Technical University 3 anitabansofficial@gmail.com 1* attaheerumuhd@gmail.com 2 eoheneafriyie@atu.edu.gh 3 Article History Received on 28 June 2022 1 st Revision on 9 July 2022 2 nd Revision on 20 July 2022 3 rd Revision on 21 July 2022 4 th Revision on 23 July 2022 5 th Revision on 26 July 2022 6 th Revision on 3 August 2022 Accepted on 4 August 2022 Abstract Purpose: This study aimed at examining how recruitment and selection practices influence organisational strategic goals. Research methodology: A descriptive case study design was employed. Data was collected from 311 employees of Nestle Water Company who were randomly selected. Results: The study showed that screening affects profitability and market share positively though the effects were insignificant. The selection test on the other hand affects profitability both positively and significantly. There was however a positive insignificant relationship between the selection test and market share. Lastly, the study showed that there exists a positive significant relationship between e-recruitment and profitability; as well as e- recruitment and market share of Nestle water company. Limitations: This study focused on just four recruitment and selection tools as well as employees of Nestle water company. Contribution: The general assertion of scholars that screening, selection tests, e-recruitment, and employee referral have the capacity to stimulate an increase in the profitability and market share of an organisation was confirmed. It is recommended that future studies consider other recruitment and selection tools which were not considered in this study. Keywords: Recruitment, Selection, Practices, Strategic, Goal How to Cite: Bans-Akutey, A., Abdullahi, A. M., Afriyie, E. O. (2021). Effect of recruitment and selection practices on organisational strategic goals, Annals of Management and Organization Research, 3(1), 35-51. 1. Introduction Several studies have stressed the need for human resource (HR) executives to ensure that the most suitable applicants are selected for a particular role. This is to ensure that organisational strategic goals are achieved. Several tools are used to achieve this purpose though it is not clear which of the tools is most effective and has the potential to facilitate the attainment of strategic goals. Organisational strategic goals, according to Amadike (2018), refer to specific business objectives and achievements that an entity desires to achieve at a predetermined future time, generally ranging from three to five years. Strategic goals are objectives set to determine how a corporate plan will be carried out (Bans-Akutey, 2020). These objectives may be measured both financially and non-financially. Top managers of business organisations are able to measure the results of a business strategy and operation by evaluating the financial performance of the business. Amadike (2018), explains that financial performance is the performance of a business organisation over a predetermined time period described as either total profits or losses. According to Ekwoaba, Ikeije, and Ufoma (2015), the success of any business is closely related to the performance of its employees. This indicates that an organisation's worth and value are inextricably connected to its performance (Phina, Ogechukwu, & Shallom, 2021). Among the various measurement for financial performance is profitability. According to Agelyne and Musau (2021), profitability refers to the revenue of a business entity that surpasses its expenditure. Every business has to make an adequate profit so as to pull through at the end of the financial period. Profit, fundamentally, measures the attainment of objectives in financial terms. Profitability, on the other hand, measures the sustainability of the generated profit.