- 2071 Shrawan · 3+5 marks
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Recruitment and selection of manpower
Short answer
Recruitment is the positive process of attracting candidates from internal or external sources; selection is choosing the best applicant through screening, tests, interview, reference checks, medical exam and offer. External sources include ads, online portals, campus recruitment and Loksewa Aayog for government jobs; the Labour Act, 2074 sets the probation period.
What is personnel management? Explain recruitment and selection of staff.
Personnel management
Personnel management is the function of management that deals with acquiring, developing, motivating and maintaining the workforce so that the organization achieves its objectives. It includes manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, compensation, welfare and industrial relations.
Recruitment
Recruitment is the process of searching for potential candidates and encouraging them to apply for vacancies. Sources
- Internal: promotion, transfer, internal notice.
- External: advertisement in newspapers and online job portals (Merojob, Kumari Job), campus recruitment, employment agencies, referrals, and direct applications. In government jobs, the Public Service Commission (Loksewa Aayog) conducts open competition.
Selection
Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable candidate from the pool of applicants. Steps
- Screening of applications.
- Preliminary interview.
- Written test or aptitude test.
- Technical/Employment interview.
- Reference and background check.
- Medical examination.
- Final decision and offer letter.
- Placement and induction (usually with a probation period under the Labour Act, 2074).
Need -> Recruitment (attract) -> Applicants
-> Selection (choose) -> Appointment
| Basis | Recruitment | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Positive, attracts | Negative, rejects unsuitable |
| Aim | More applicants | Pick the best |
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