§STAFFING§

Question 1

What is staffing

Answer 1

Staffing is the process of filling and keeping the position in an organization filled. It deals with obtaining, utilizing and maintaining a satisfactory and satisfied workforce.

Question 2

Describe the importance of staffing

Answer 2

It helps is discovering competent personnel
It helps in improving performance
It helps in reducing wastage of resources
It helps in boosting the morale and satisfaction of employees
It helps in efficient use of HR

Question 3

Steps of staffing

Answer 3

1) Estimating manpower requirements (workload and workforce analysis)
2) Recruitment (creating a pool of candidates)
3. Selection
4. Placement and orientation
5. Training and development
6. Performance appraisal(comparing performance to pre determined standards or past performance)
7. Promotion and career opportunities
8. Compensation

Question 4

What is recruitment

Answer 4

It is the process of searching for new candidates and stimulating them to apply for the job
It basic motive is to create a pool of candidates

Question 5

Soources of recruitment

Answer 5

Internal -
1) Transfer 2) Promotion
External
1)Direct recruitment. 2)Casual Callers
3)campus recruitment. 4)Advertisement
5)Advertisement on TV. 6)Web Publishing
7)Labour Contractors. 8)placement agen
9)Recommendations. 10)Employee Exhange

Question 6

Merits and demerits of internal sources

Answer 6

Merits

1) cost effective
2) increases motivation among employess
3) increases productivity
4) no induction training required
5) satisfaction among existing employees

Demerits

1) Inbreeding ( stopping new talent from infusion)
2) lethargic behavior
3) reduces productivity if time bound promotions are promised
4) not suitable for new organization

Question 7

Merits and demerits of external sources

Answer 7

Merits

1) New talent
2) competitive spirit
3) wider choice

Demerits

1) costly process
2) dissatisfaction from existing employees
3) training required
4) lengthy process

Question 8

What is selection

Answer 8

It is process of selecting the best suitable candidate from the pool of candidates.

Question 9

Process of selection

Answer 9

1) preliminary screening (selecting suitable out of pool of candidates)
2) selection tests ( aptitude, iq, trade, emotional,personality tests)
3) personal interview
4) background check
5) selection decision (deciding the best candidate based on above tests)
6) medical examination
7) job offer
8) contractual agreement

Question 10

Training, development, education

Answer 10

Training - refers to increasing the skill of the employee regarding the particular job (employee based)
Development - refers to overall development of the employee (organizational based)
Education - refers to increasing the knowledge and understanding of the employees.

Question 11

Different training and development methods

Answer 11

On the job

1) apprenticeship training (learning from a master)
2) coaching
3) internship
4) job rotation

Off the job

1) vestibule training (creating a virtual environment)
2) case studies
3) seminars
4) conferences