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Management Research on Online Recruitment Companies—Based on Case Analysis of SEEK
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Abstract
This paper explores the study of management research on online recruitment companies, especially to provide a deeper understanding of the management practices of SEEK, Australia’s largest online recruitment company, through a case analysis focusing on challenges related to corporate governance, cost of capital, and company structure. With the development of the internet and information technology, online recruitment platforms offer efficient and convenient hiring methods for businesses and job seekers, but they also bring unique management challenges. By analysing SEEK’s corporate governance structure, including its board composition and compensation policies, this study reveals key issues online recruitment companies face in governance and capital management. Furthermore, the paper examines SEEK’s capital structure and its impact on its operations and growth. Through this case sing of the complexities of managing online recruitment platforms. It highlights both the opportunities created by technological advancements and the governance and financial challenges they face.
Keywords
online recruitment, corporate governance, capital structure, management challenges
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Wu,Y. (2024). Management Research on Online Recruitment Companies—Based on Case Analysis of SEEK. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,12,31-35.
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