chapter 2 human resource planning & strategy · learning objectives definition of recruitment...

Ibrahim Sameer

Learning Objectives Definition of Recruitment & Selection

Understand the difference between Recruitment &

Selection

Types of internal and external recruitment sources

What are the factors affecting Recruitment & Selection

Definition Recruitment: is the process of attracting a field of

suitable candidates for vacant positions from both

inside and outside organization.

Selection: involves the series of steps by which the

candidates are screened for choosing the most suitable

persons for vacant posts.

Purpose of Recruitment & Selection

Recruitment Selection

Create a talented pool of candidates for the firm

It choose the right candidate to fill the various position

Recruitment is a positive process because it encourage more people to apply

Selection is negative process because it involve rejection and unsuitable candidates

Recruitment basically concern with tapping the source of human resource

Selection is concerned with selecting the most suitable candidate through various interviews

There is no established contract in the recruitment process

Selection results in a contract of service between employer and employee

Procedures before Recruitment & Selection Process

It identify whether job vacancy really exists.

Job Analysis procedure: it is a process of collecting and analyzing

all information about the job.

Prepare the job description: it is a written statement explaining

the content of the job.

Notify the vacancy both internally and externally: organization

have the option of recruiting the both internally as well as

externally.

Sources of Recruitment

Advantages & Disadvantages of Internal Recruitment

Advantages & Disadvantages of External Recruitment

Factors Affecting Recruitment The recruitment function of the organization is

affected and governed by a mix of various internal and

external forces. The internal factors are the factors that

can be controlled by the organization and the external

factors are the factors which cannot be controlled by

the organization.

Internal Factors Recruitment Policy

Human Resource Planning

Size of the firm

Cost

Growth and Expansion

External Factors Supply & Demand

Labour Market

Image / Goodwill

Political – Social – Legal Environment

Competitors

Selection Process Preliminary Interview

Selection Test

Employment Interview

Reference and Background Analysis

Physical Examination

Job Offer

Employment Contract

Questions for Discussion What is recruitment and selection?

Discuss the sources of internal and external

recruitment?

What are the factors affecting recruitment and

selection?

Discuss the selection procedures?

Q & A