There are a number of different methods, such as discounted cash flow, net present value (NPV), accounting rate of return (ARR), payback, and internal rate of return (IRR),that can be used to evaluate whether an organization should approve a particular project. Each method has specific advantages and disadvantages and certain scenarios could benefit from the use of a particular method. To prepare for this Discussion, “Shared Practice: Evaluation Methods,” review the evaluation methods utilized by organizations for decision making. Consider your professional experience, knowledge gained from the resources, and/or additional research. By Day 3 Post the following: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives to discounted cash flows. Describe a scenario in which you would recommend one method as being more effective than others. Draw from your professional experience and/or additional research and provide a rationale for your recommendation.

Assess the opening case study from Chapter 6: "Amazon is Hiring...Big Time!” In a three- to five-page paper (not including the title and references pages), create a recruiting and staffing strategy for Amazon, and select one position from the given list to write a recruiting and staffing plan; consider how many of these positions Amazon needs to fill. You must select from the following full-time positions: Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Representative, and Customer Service Manager.) Your paper must include the following:Write an introduction including the selected position, a preview of your paper, and a succinct thesis statement.Discuss the legal landscape, including special legal considerations that the company should be aware of.Create a recruiting plan for the position selected that includes the following: Explain what recruiting is and why it is important.Explain the tools that will be utilized to find candidates for filling the selected position, and state why each tool was selected.Create a selection plan for the position that includes the following: Explain what staffing is and why it is important.State what assessments will be used and why.Discuss the types of interviewing techniques that will be used and why.List five job-specific interview questions for the position candidates.Write a conclusion paragraph that reaffirms your thesis statement.Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2014). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title. Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. It must include citations and references for the text and at least three scholarly sources, one of which must be from the Ashford University Library.