Commercial Applications
Which function of HRM involves attracting, selecting, and hiring suitable candidates for job positions?
(1) Compensation function
(2) Development function
(3) Procurement function
(4) Maintenance function
- 1 & 2
- 3 & 4
- Only 1
- Only 3
Answer
Only 3
Reason — The procurement function is concerned with securing and employing the right kind and proper number of people required to accomplish the organisational objectives. It includes job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement and induction — i.e., attracting, selecting and hiring suitable candidates.
Related Questions
Assess the following statements:
Statement 1: Human Resource Planning is only concerned with filling current job vacancies.
Statement 2: Human Resource Planning involves forecasting future workforce needs and preparing for potential challenges.
- Only 1 is correct
- Only 2 is correct
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
Human Resource Development (HRD) only focuses on employee training and does not include career planning.
- True
- False
Assertion (A): The HR department's Compensation function includes managing employee training programs.
Reason (R): Compensation function involves structuring employee salaries, bonuses, and incentives.
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
- Both A and R are true and R explains A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
What is the role of HRM in employee development?
(1) Providing monetary incentives.
(2) Offering flexible work hours.
(3) Enhancing employee skills and knowledge through training and education.
(4) Mobility of personnel through promotions and transfers.- 1 & 2
- 3 & 4
- Only 1
- Only 3