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Explain the following steps in the process of staffing: (i) Placement and Orientation (ii) Training and Development (iii) Performance Appraisal (iv)…

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(i) Placement and Orientation Placement refers to the employee occupying the position or post for which the person has been selected. Orientation refers to introducing the selected employee to other employees and familiarising him with the rules and policies of the organisation. (ii) Training and Development Training is any process by which the aptitudes, skills and abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are increased. It attempts to improve their performance on the current job or prepare them for any intended job. Development refers to the learning opportunities designed to help employees grow towards maturity and actualisation of their potential capacities. It not only improves job performance but also brings about growth of the personality. OR § Everyone must have the opportunity to rise to the top. The best way to provide such an opportunity is to facilitate employee learning. § For this, organisations have either in-house training centers or have forged alliances with training and educational institutes to ensure continuing learning of their employees. § What people seek is not simply a job but a career. By offering the opportunities for career advancement to their members, organisations are not only able to attract but also retain its talented people. (iii) Performance Appraisal Performance appraisal means evaluating an employee’s current and/or past performance as against certain predetermined standards. The employee is expected to know what the standards are and the superior is to provide the employee feedback on his/her performance. The performance appraisal process, therefore, will include defining the job, appraising performance and providing feedback. (iv) Promotion and Career Planning Promotions are an integral part of people’s career. They refer to being placed in positions of increased responsibility. They usually mean more pay, responsibility and job satisfaction. It becomes necessary for all organisations to address career related issues and promotional avenues for their employees. OR (i) Career Advancement Opportunity Managers should provide opportunity to employees to improve their skills and be promoted to higher level jobs. Appropriate skill development programmes, and sound promotion policy will help employees to achieve promotions. Promotion works as a tonic and encourages employees to exhibit improved performance. (ii) Employee Recognition Programmes Recognition means acknowledgment with a show of appreciation. Employees feel that what they do should be recognised by others. When such appreciation is given to the work performed by employees, they feel motivated to perform/work at higher level. e.g. Congratulating the employee for good performance, displaying on the notice board etc. (iii) Job Security Employees want their job to be secure. They want certain stability about future income and work so that they do not feel worried on these aspects and work with greater zeal. However, there is one negative aspect of job security. When people feel that they are not likely to lose their jobs, they may become complacent. (iv) Employee Empowerment Empowerment means giving more autonomy and powers to subordinates. Empowerment makes people feel that their jobs are important. This feeling contributes positively to the use of skills and talents in the job performance.

(a)
Explain the following steps in the process of
staffing:
(i)
Placement and Orientation
(ii)
Training and Development
(iii)
Performance Appraisal
Promotion and Career Planning
(i)
Career Advancement Opportunity
(ii)
Employee Recognition Programmes
(iii)
Job Security
(iv)
Employee Empowerment

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