Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Staffing

Question:

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 of the following source of recruitment is used by Mr Singh?

Options:

Casual callers

Campus recruitment

Placement agencies

Direct recruitment

Correct Answer:

Campus recruitment

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Campus recruitment.

Campus recruitment is used by Mr. Singh as he visited the University to recruit the people.

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.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Direct Recruitment: Under the direct recruitment, a notice is placed on the notice-board of the enterprise specifying the details of the jobs available. Jobseekers assemble outside the premises of the organisation on the specified date and selection is done on the spot.
  • Casual Callers: Many reputed business organisations keep a database of unsolicited applicants in their offices. Such job-seekers can be a valuable source of man power. A list of such job-seekers can be prepared and can be screened to fill the vacancies as they arise.
  • Placement Agencies: 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.