Staffing
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Explain the meaning of 'placement', orientation' and 'training' in the process of staffing .
- Organising
- Staffing
- Directing
- Controlling
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- Planning
- Organising
- Advertising
- Controlling
Which of the following is not concerned with staffing?
Recruitment
Selection
Training
Publicity
The span of management refers to
(a) Number of managers
(b) Length of term for which a manager is appointed
(c) Number of subordinates under a superior
d) Number of members in top management
Which of the following is not concerned with staffing?
Selection
Training
Recruitment
Publicity
Give the meaning of 'placement', 'orientation' and 'training' in the process of staffing.
Staffing function is considered to be the key to other functions of management. Do you agree?
Write three features of staffing.
- Planning
- Organising
- Staffing
- Directing
Which of the following is not an advantage of using external sources of recruitment?
Wider choice
Fresh talent
Qualified personnel
Economical source
Ramdas aged 49 is working in an aviation company. He is the senior most employee in his division. He is even senior to the division manager Kanaputti. Ramdas is considered one of the most committed capable and hard-working employees. As a result of his abilities and seniority. He generally received the work assignments of his choice. Although there was no formal designation of various 'special' projects assigned to Ramdas. He handled them as a matter of routine. A problem developed when an able and intelligent person Nagatitine aged 33 was appointed by Kanaputti Nagarjun's previous three years' experience. In the closely related work made it possible for him to catch on to the routine work of his new job more rapidly than was customary for a new employee. On several occasions, Kanaputti noticed the tension developing between the two employees. However, he didn't want to get involved in their personal issues as long as the work was completed effectively and efficiently by them. One day the tension between them reached the boiling point and Ramdas complained to Kanaputti stating that his duties were being largely taken over by Nagarjun. Kanaputti issued the order stating the clear allocation of the jobs and related duties between the two. He further clarified the working relationship between them by specifying who was to report to whom. This helped in reducing the workload, enhancing productivity and removing ambiguity.
1. Identify and state the step of organizing process which has not been carried out properly and contributed to this problem.
2. State the two steps of the organizing process which have been taken by Kanaputti to respond to the complaint of Ramdas.
3. Also state two points of importance of organizing as reflected in the above case.
The staffing function is performed by every manager and not necessarily by a separate department. Explain.
Staffing is an integral part of management process. In the light of this statement, state some of its features.
What is the importance of staffing function in today's environment?
What Is A Staff Transfer Explain Any Four Types Of Transfers.
The function of management that injects life in the organization is known as
B & D Ltd. consists of a huge management team, responsible for the success (or failure) of the organisation. Mr. Amar and Mr. Anthony are in jobs that are complex and stressful. They develop long-term objectives, frame policies, make key appointments and review the work of heads working at different levels. Ms. Alfreda, Ms. Lubna and Mr. Bruce form a link between the two levels of management. They formulate short-term departmental objectives in accordance with organisational objectives. They are responsible for implementation of plans and policies developed by Mr. Amar and Mr. Anthony. They communicate orders and decisions downwards and carry suggestions or problems upwards. Ms. Malaika, Mr. Mohan, Mr. Bedi, Mr. Shah, Ms. Zora are in direct contact with the workforce consisting of workers and employees. They enjoy limited authority and responsibility and maintain discipline in the company. They pass any instructions, procedures or rules set by Ms. Alfreda, Ms. Lubna and Mr. Bruce to various employees or workers and in turn also channelise the workers/employees suggestions or grievances to the former.
(i) Identify the three levels of management and names the people involved in these levels?
(ii) Which level of management is responsible for formulating the short-term objectives as per the organisational objectives?
(iii) Specify the names of the people who are in direct contact with the workforce.
(iv) State any two roles of top and lower management.
Define advertising. What are its important features?
Which Is A Function Of ERP?
- Organising
- Staffing
- Directing
- Controlling
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- Promotional training
- Refresher training
- Job training
- Hindrance training
A public transport company has hired 50 drivers, 30 conductors, 20 helpers for their buses. The vacancies are in bulk, they hired freshers. After sometime it became difficult to manage their problems, as they were facing problems in operation. On the basis of above case
(i) What is the role of hiring manager?
(ii) What are the training measures he should adopt in this case?
What are the limitations of a advertising as a promotional tool? Enlist.
Span of management refers to
number of managers
length of term for which a manager is appointed
number of subordinates under a superior
number of members in top management
Mail services of the post offices
Mention two reasons for increasing involvement of managers in staffing.
A function where right people are given right jobs.
