Fill in the blank:
The various activities involved with the process of recruitment include (a) identification of the different sources of labour supply, (b) assessment of their validity, (c) choosing the most suitable source or sources, and (d) ______, for the vacancies.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → inviting applications from the prospective candidates
Option (1) screening the applications of the prospective candidates — Incorrect. Screening applications is preliminary screening, the first step of selection.
Option (2) testing the skills of the prospective candidates — Incorrect. Skills are tested through selection tests, a step of selection.
Option (3) inviting applications from the prospective candidates — Correct. After choosing the source, recruitment ends by inviting applications, so a pool is ready for selection.
Option (4) interviewing the prospective candidates — Incorrect. The employment interview evaluates the applicant; it is a step of selection.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Sources of Recruitment The object of recruitment is to attract potential employees with the necessary characteristics or qualification, in the adequate number for the jobs available. It locates available people for the job and invites them to apply for the job in the organisation. The process of recruitment precedes the process of selection of a right candidate for the given positions in the organisation. Recruitment seeks to attract suitable applicants to apply for available jobs. The various activities involved with the process of recruitment includes (a) identification of the different sources of labour supply, (b) assessment of their validity, (c) choosing the most suitable source or sources, and (d) inviting applications from the prospective candidates, for the vacancies.” |