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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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Class-12
Business studies

Chapter - 6

Staffing

Topics: Selection, its process, Training and Development.
(LESSON - 17)

Selection

Selection is the process of choosing from among the candidates from
within the organization or from outside, the most suitable person for
the current position or for the future position.

PROCESS OF SELECTION

The successive stages in selection process are:

1. Preliminary Screening: After applications have been received, they

are properly checked as regarding qualification etc. by screening
committee. A list of candidates to be called for employment tests made
and unsuitable candidates are rejected altogether.

2. Selection Tests: These tests include:

(a)Psychological tests which are based on assumption that human
behavior at work can be predicted by giving various tests like aptitude,
personality test etc.

(b) Employment test for judging the applicant’s suitability for the job.

3. Employment Interviews: The main purpose of interview is:

(a) To find out suitability of the candidates.

(b) To seek more information about the candidate.