Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Staffing

Question:

_________ refers to a source of recruitment in which the business organisation keep a database of applicants and call them when need arises.

Options:

Employment Exchange

Placement Agencies

Labour Contractors

Casual Callers

Correct Answer:

Casual Callers

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4)- Casual Callers.

Casual Callers refers to a source of recruitment in which the business organisation keep a database of applicants and call them when need arises.

Casual Callers: Many reputed business organisations keep a database of unsolicited applicants in their offices. Such job-seekers can be a valuable source of man power. A list of such job-seekers can be prepared and can be screened to fill the vacancies as they arise.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Employment Exchange: Employment exchanges run by the Government are regarded as a good source of recruitment for unskilled and skilled operative jobs. In some cases, compulsory notification of vacancies to employment exchange is required by law.
  • Placement Agencies and Management Consultants: In technical and professional areas, private agencies and professional bodies appear to be doing substantive work. Placement agencies provide a nationwide service in matching personnel demand and supply.
  • Labour Contractors: Labour contractors maintain close contacts with labourers and they can provide the required number of unskilled workers at short notice. Workers are recruited through labour contractors who are themselves employees of the organisation.