'In the job application form for the post of Production Manager, Rani had given details of his present employer. The company contacted the General Manager of her present company to know her credibility.'

Identify the step in selection process being described in the above lines.

Background Checking

The correct answer is option 2- background checking.

The step in the selection process being described in the given lines is "Background Checking." The company is contacting the General Manager of Rani's present company to verify the details provided by Rani in the job application form and to assess her credibility as a candidate for the Production Manager position.

Reference and Background Checks: Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant. Previous employers, known persons, teachers and university professors can act as references.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Job offer- Those applicants who have passed all the previous hurdles, Job offer is made through a letter of appointment/confirm his acceptance. Such a letter generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. The appointee must be given reasonable time for reporting.

• Contract of Employment- After the job offer has been made and candidate accepts the offer, certain documents need to be executed by the employer and the candidate. Basic information that should be included in a written contract of employment will vary according to the level of the job, but the following checklists sets out the typical headings: Job Title, Duties, Responsibilities, Date when continuous employment starts and the basis for calculating service, rates of pay, allowances, hours of work, leave rules, sickness, grievance procedure, disciplinary procedure, work rules, termination of employment.

• Selection decision- The final decision has to be made from among the candidates who pass the tests, interviews and reference checks. The views of the concerned manager will be generally considered in the final selection because it is he/she who is responsible for the performance of the new employee.