Which of the following function is not concerned with staffing?

Publicity

The correct answer is option 4- publicity.

The function that is not concerned with staffing among the options provided is "Publicity." Publicity is generally associated with creating awareness and promoting the organization to the external audience, but it is not directly related to the staffing process, which includes recruitment, selection, and training. Publicity is more aligned with marketing and public relations efforts rather than the internal processes of hiring and developing staff.

Steps involved in the staffing process are 1. Manpower Planning, 2. Recruitment, 3. Selection, 4. Placement, 5. Training, 6. Development, 7. Promotion, 8. Transfer, 9. Appraisal etc.