GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first task in the HR management activity of staffing is
A
determine job descriptions
B
screening and selecting applicants
C
determining need
D
recruiting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Determining need. The first task in the HR management activity of staffing is determining need. A company cannot fill job positions with appropriate employees until it knows exactly where human resources are lacking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Human resource planning The first HR function is all about knowing the future needs of the organization. What kind of people does the organization need, and how many? Knowing this will shape recruitment, selection, performance management, learning and development, and all other Human Resources functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Staffing in HRM, or human resource management, is the function of employee recruitment, screening, and selection performed within a business to fill job openings. This corresponds to directing in management because staffing is a leadership function.

Detailed explanation-4: -It starts with determining need. After determining need, human resources managers must determine job descriptions and specifications for each position in the company. Next, human resources managers must recruit candidates for the open position(s).

Detailed explanation-5: -The first step of human resource planning is to identify the company’s current human resources supply. In this step, the HR department studies the strength of the organization based on the number of employees, their skills, qualifications, positions, benefits, and performance levels.

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