Recruitment, Selection, Induction, training and development process Recruitment- source of recruitment, Selectionprocess of selection, types of selection tests

tests and interviews Induction/orientation-methods ,process Placement Training and Development- methods of training managers, process/procedure of conducting training programmers ,advantages of T&D Recruitment Recruitment is understood as the process of searching for and obtaining applicants for jobs from among whom the right applicant can be selected. It is a process of searching and obtaining applications from interested candidates so has to have a pool of seekers from whom most suitable persons can be selected for appointment. Recruitment represents the first contact that a company makes with potential employees. According to Edwin flippo , Recruitment is the proceeds of searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organization. Need for Recruitment:Need for recruitment may be due to following reasons: a)Vacancies due to promotions,transfers,retirement,termination,peremanent,disability,death and labor turnover. b)Creation of new vacancies due to growth, expansion and diversification of business activities. In addition ,new vacancies are possible due to job respecification.

Merits of Internal Sources of Recruitment 1.It is economical as it is less costly than using outside agencies. 2.It provides security and continuity of employment. 3.It is a quick and more reliable method. 4.It tends to encourage existing employees to put in greater efforts and to acquire additional qualifications. This means there is motivation to employees. 5.It reduces labour turnover as capable employees get internal promotions. 6.People recruited internally do not need induction / induction training.

Demerits of Internal Sources of Recruitment 1.Internal promotions create a feeling of discontent among those who are not promoted. 2.It prevents the entry of young blood in the organization. 3.Promotion to certain key posts may not be possible due to non-availability of competent persons. 4.The organization will not be able to attract capable persons from outside if internal sources used extensively. 5.It may encourage favoritism and nepotism with organization. 6.Promotion by seniority may not be always beneficial to organizations. Sources of recruitment:sources of recruitment

Internal sources
1.Campus recruitment 2.Press advertisements

External sources

1.Promotions 2.Transfers 3.Internal notifications 4.Retirement 5.Recalls 5. 6.Former employees

3.Management consultancy services &private employment exchanges 4.Deputation of personnel or transfer from one enterprise to another. 5.Management training schemes 6.Walk-ins. write-ins, and talk-ins 7.Miscellaneous external sources

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