any organization. The success of any organization depends on the efficiency with which its resources are managed. Filling the right and competent people is the focus of staffing function of management. Definition Filling positions in the organizational structure through identifying work force requirements, inventorying the work force, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, appraisal, compensation and training people. KOONTZ ODONNELL Definition Staffing function is concerned with the placement, growth and development of all those members of the organization whose function is to get things done through the efforts of other individuals. IMPORTANCE OF STAFFING 1. Heavy investment 2. Inter-related effort 3. Human resources as assets 4. Long term effect 5. Loss may surpass investment
STEPS IN STAFFING PROCESS 1. Man process planning 2. Recruitment 3. Selection 4. Placement and orientation 5. Training 6. Performance appraisal 7. Promotions 8. Compensation
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