GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which management function is described in the following situation:Marshall determines the type of workers he needs, locates qualified applicants, selects those to be hired, andassigns the new hires to a work area
A
Directing
B
Controlling
C
Staffing
D
Planning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Work load analysis Finding the number and type of employees required to perform various jobs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Staffing function of management helps in obtaining right people and putting them on the right jobs. (i) Obtaining competent personnel In all organisations, there is a need for people to perform work. Staffing function helps in discovering and obtaining competent personnel for various jobs.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is termed as the management of staffing function. In the simplest terms, staffing is ‘putting people to jobs’. It begins with workforce planning and includes different other function like recruitment, selection, training, development, promotion, compensation and performance appraisal of work force.

Detailed explanation-4: -This pattern continues until every person or level of employment at the organization is accounted for. This hierarchy changes over time as employees join and leave. A chain of command exists to distribute power and responsibilities, keep employees aware of company news and create a system for sharing knowledge.

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