In the selection decision, whose views are generally considered in th…

In the selection decision, whose views are generally considered in the final selection of a candidate?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → The concerned manager

Option (1) The human resource manager — Incorrect. The human resource department runs the staffing work. But in the final choice, weight goes to the manager under whom the new employee will work.

Option (2) The panel of interviewers — Incorrect. Interviewers seek information from the applicant at the employment interview, an earlier step.

Option (3) The management consultant — Incorrect. Management consultants help firms to recruit, mainly for middle and top level posts. They are a source of recruitment.

Option (4) The concerned manager — Correct. The concerned manager is responsible for the performance of the new employee. So his or her views are generally considered in the final selection.

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.”