Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from below.

Statement 1: Staffing is only a function of management just like planning, organising, directing, and controlling.

Statement 2: Staffing is only a distinct functional area of management just as marketing management and financial management.

Statement 3:  Staffing is both a function of management just like planning, organising, directing, and controlling as well as a distinct functional area of management just as marketing management and financial management. 

Only Statement 3 is correct

The correct answer is option 4- Only Statement 3 is correct.

Staffing is both a function of management just like planning, organising, directing, and controlling as well as a distinct functional area of management just as marketing management and financial management. Staffing, is therefore, referred to as both a line as well as a staff activity i.e., an essential function of the manager as well as an advisory role played by the Human Resource Department.