Which of the following is true of staffing function?

Both 2 and 3

The correct answer is option 4- Both 2 and 3.

In a new enterprise, the staffing function follows the planning and organising functions- Staffing is the third function of management. So, the first statement is wrong.

After deciding what is to be done, how it is to be done and after creation of the organisation structure, the management is in a position to know the human resource requirements of the enterprise at different levels. Once the number and types of personnel to be selected is determined, management starts with the activities relating to recruiting, selecting and training people, to fulfill the requirements of the enterprise. In an existing enterprise, staffing is a continuous process because new jobs may be created and some of the existing employees may leave the organisation.