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- Staffing is an important managerial function
Staffing function is the most important managerial act along with planning, organizing,
directing and controlling. The operations of these four functions depend upon the
manpower which is available through staffing function.
- Staffing is a pervasive activity
Staffing function is carried out by all managers and in all types of concerns where
business activities are carried out.
- Staffing is a continuous activity
This is because staffing function continues throughout the life of an organization due to
the transfers and promotions that take place.
- The basis of staffing function is efficient management of personnel
Human resources can be efficiently managed by a system or proper procedure, that is,
recruitment, selection, placement, training and development, providing remuneration, etc.
- Staffing helps in placing right men at the right job
It can be done effectively through proper recruitment procedures and then finally
selecting the most suitable candidate as per the job requirements.
- Staffing is performed by all managers
This depends upon the nature of business, size of the company, qualifications and skills
of managers etc. In small companies, the top management generally performs this
function. In medium and small scale enterprise, it is performed especially by the
personnel department of that concern.
Kavungya answered the question on May 18, 2019 at 07:02
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