In the selection decision, the views of the concerned manager are gen…

In the selection decision, the views of the concerned manager are generally considered in the final selection. Which of the following gives the correct reason?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → He or she is responsible for the performance of the new employee.

Option (1) He or she conducts the employment interview of every candidate. — Incorrect. The interview is an earlier step. It is not the reason why the manager’s view counts.

Option (2) He or she prepares the job description for the post. — Incorrect. A job description is written while estimating manpower requirements, the first step of staffing.

Option (3) He or she is responsible for the performance of the new employee. — Correct. The new employee will work under the concerned manager. The manager answers for that person’s performance, so his or her views carry weight in the final selection.

Option (4) He or she executes the contract of employment with the candidate. — Incorrect. The contract is executed after the offer is accepted, so it comes after the decision.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Employment Interview: Interview is a formal, in-depth conversation conducted to evaluate the applicant’s suitability for the job. The role of the interviewer is to seek information and that of the interviewee is to provide the same. Though, in present times, the interviewee also seeks information from interviewer.
(iv) 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.
(v) 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.”