Match List-I with List-II on the process of selection.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Enhanced by the rigour of selection | (I) The on-the-job performance of the chosen person |
| (B) The subject of the judgment involved in selection | (II) The seriousness with which things are done in the organisation |
| (C) The ultimate test of the effectiveness of selection | (III) The self-esteem and prestige of the chosen candidates |
| (D) Conveyed to those selected by the rigour of selection | (IV) The performance potential of the candidate |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Enhanced by the rigour of selection | (III) The self-esteem and prestige of the chosen candidates | Passing a tough set of tests and interviews makes the chosen people feel proud of their place. |
| (B) The subject of the judgment involved in selection | (IV) The performance potential of the candidate | Like any managerial decision, selection judges how well a candidate is likely to perform. |
| (C) The ultimate test of the effectiveness of selection | (I) The on-the-job performance of the chosen person | Whether selection worked is finally seen in how the chosen person does the job. |
| (D) Conveyed to those selected by the rigour of selection | (II) The seriousness with which things are done in the organisation | A strict process shows the new people that the organisation takes its work seriously. |
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Selection: Selection is the process of choosing from among the pool of the prospective job candidates developed at the stage of recruitment. Even in case of highly specialised jobs where the choice space is very narrow, the rigour of the selection process serves two important purposes: (i) it ensures that the organisation gets the best among the available, and (ii) it enhances the self-esteem and prestige of those selected and conveys to them the seriousness with which the things are done in the organisation. The rigour involves a host of tests and interviews, described later. Those who are able to successfully negotiate the test and the interviews are offered an employment contract, a written document containing the offer of employment, the terms and conditions and the date of joining.” “Selection Selection is the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of a number of prospective candidates for a job. Towards this purpose, the candidates are required to take a series of employment tests and interviews. At every stage many are eliminated and a few move on to the next stage until the right type is found. The process may start right from the screening of the applications. It may continue even after the offer of employment, acceptance and joining of the candidate. It is so because the process of selection, like any other managerial decision, involves judgment about the performance potential of the candidate. The effectiveness of the selection process would ultimately be tested in terms of on-the-job of the chosen person.” |