Consider the following statements about web publishing as a source of recruitment:
(A) Under web publishing, the internet is becoming a common source of recruitment these days.
(B) Under web publishing, agencies compile bio-data of a large number of candidates and recommend names to their clients.
(C) Under web publishing, organisations keep a close liaison with universities, vocational schools and management institutes.
(D) Under web publishing, certain websites are dedicated to providing information about job seekers and job openings.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (D) only
(A) Under web publishing, the internet is becoming a common source of recruitment these days. — Correct. The internet is becoming a common source of recruitment these days.
(B) Under web publishing, agencies compile bio-data of a large number of candidates and recommend names to their clients. — Incorrect. Compiling bio-data and recommending names to clients is the work of placement agencies.
(C) Under web publishing, organisations keep a close liaison with universities, vocational schools and management institutes. — Incorrect. Keeping close liaison with universities, vocational schools and management institutes is campus recruitment.
(D) Under web publishing, certain websites are dedicated to providing information about job seekers and job openings. — Correct. Certain websites are specially designed and dedicated to giving information about job seekers and job openings.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(v) 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. These agencies compile bio-data of a large number of candidates and recommend suitable names to their clients. …” “(vi) Campus Recruitment: Colleges and institutes of management and technology have become a popular source of recruitment for technical, professional and managerial jobs. Many big organisations maintain a close liaison with the universities, vocational schools and management institutes to recruit qualified personnel for various jobs. Recruitment from educational institutions is a well-established practice of businesses. This is referred to as campus recruitment.” “(x) Web Publishing: Internet is becoming a common source of recruitment these days. There are certain websites specifically designed and dedicated for the purpose of providing information about both job seekers and job opening. In fact, websites are very commonly visited both by the prospective employees and the organisations searching for suitable people. …” |