Read the following passage and answer the question.

Mr. Singh recently assumed the role of Personnel Manager at Rocky- Rashi Pvt Limited. Shortly after taking charge, he observed that several positions within the company were vacant, which was hindering the company's performance. To address this, Mr. Singh gathered data from all departments regarding their manpower needs and the current staffing levels. Upon analyzing the information, he concluded that the company was understaffed.

To resolve this issue, Mr. Singh visited the university from which he had graduated just a year earlier. There, he encountered many talented students who showed great potential as managers and were eager to join the company. After conducting thorough investigations, Mr. Singh extended appointment letters to six of the ten applicants, and five of them accepted the offers.

Once the new hires joined the company, they were given a brief presentation about the organization. As a result of these new additions, the company's performance gradually improved. Ultimately, Mr. Singh’s efforts in bringing fresh talent into the company proved to be a successful and profitable move.

Which function of management is highlighted in the given case?

Staffing

The correct answer is option 4- Staffing.

Staffing function of management is highlighted in the given case.

Staffing has been described as the managerial function of filling and keeping filled, the positions in an organisation structure. This is achieved by, first of all, identifying requirement of work force, followed by recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, appraisal and development of personnel, to fill the roles designed into the organisation structure.