Staffing and Directing — Flashcards

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Staffing refers to the process of finding, selecting, training, and retaining the right people for various job positions in an organisation. It ensures that the right person is placed in the right job…

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Staffing is important because it helps in getting the right people for the right job, improves productivity, provides job satisfaction, and maintains harmony in the workplace. Good staffing ensures th…

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Manpower planning is the process of estimating the number and type of employees required by an organisation in the future. It involves deciding how many workers are needed and what qualifications they…

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Job analysis is the systematic collection of information about a job. Its two main outcomes are: (1) Job Description – a statement of duties and responsibilities, and (2) Job Specification – a stateme…

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Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting suitable candidates for job vacancies. It creates a pool of applicants from which the best can be selected. For example, a company advertises a job…

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Internal sources involve promoting or transferring existing employees (e.g., promotion). Advantages: boosts morale and saves time. External sources include hiring from outside (e.g., job ads, campus i…

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Four external sources of recruitment are: (1) Media advertisements (e.g., newspapers), (2) Employment exchanges (government-run job centres), (3) Campus interviews at colleges, and (4) Online job port…

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Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable candidate from the pool of applicants. It involves steps like screening applications, conducting tests, interviews, checking references, and medi…