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Staffing and Directing

NIOS · Class 12 · Business Studies

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Topics in Staffing and Directing

1

Staffing – Meaning, Importance, and Process

  • Staffing is the managerial function of employing and developing human resources for carrying out managerial and non-managerial activities.
  • It is a continuous process because the organisation's need to retain and update its personnel never ends.
  • Staffing is an integral part of Human Resource Management (HRM).
2

Recruitment – Sources and Recent Trends

  • Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting suitable applicants for employment.
  • It is a POSITIVE function as it attracts candidates to the organisation.
  • Sources of recruitment are classified into Internal Sources and External Sources.
3

Selection – Process and Distinction from Recruitment

  • Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable person from among the list of interested candidates.
  • It is a NEGATIVE function as it rejects unsuitable candidates at every step.
  • Steps in Selection Process: Screening of Applications → Selection Tests → Selection Interview → Checking References → Medical Examination → Issue of Appointment Letter → Probation Period.
4

Training and Development – Importance and Methods

  • Training increases the knowledge and technical skills of an employee for doing a particular job efficiently.
  • Development refers to learning opportunities designed to help employees grow overall – covering technical, human, and conceptual skills.
  • Training is job-oriented and short-term; Development is career-oriented and long-term.

Key Concepts

Staffing is the management function concernedManpower planning is a futureJob analysis is a systematic processRecruitment is the process of findingSelection is the process of choosing

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