'It is the process of management which is concerned with obtaining, utilizing and maintaining a satisfactory and satisfied work force.'

Which of the following concept is being referred to here?

Staffing

The correct answer is option 3- staffing.

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. Staffing is that part of the process of management which is concerned with obtaining, utilising and maintaining a satisfactory and satisfied work force.