Commerce · Class 12 Commerce
Ch 10Recruitment Methods — Class 12 Commerce, concept-first.
Once an organisation has estimated how many people it needs and of what kind — the earlier step in the staffing process — the next task is to actually build a pool of candidates from which those vacancies can eventually be filled. This is the job of recruitment.
Key concepts
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Meaning and Definition of Recruitment
Recruitment is the positive process of searching for and attracting a pool of capable candidates and stimulating them to apply for jobs in an organisation.
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Meaning and Definition of Recruitment
Once an organisation has estimated how many people it needs and of what kind — the earlier step in the staffing process — the next task is to actually build a pool of candidates from which those vacan…
Importance and Objectives of Recruitment
Recruitment is often treated as a routine, almost clerical activity, but it performs several genuinely important functions for an organisation:
Factors Affecting Recruitment
How easily, and from where, an organisation can recruit suitable candidates depends on a mix of factors within its own control and factors in the wider environment outside its control.
Internal Sources of Recruitment
Recruitment sources are broadly divided into internal sources (filling a vacancy from among the organisation's own existing employees) and external sources (bringing in candidates from outside the org…
External Sources of Recruitment
External sources bring candidates in from outside the organisation. There is a wide range of external sources commonly used:
Internal vs External Sources of Recruitment
Both internal and external sources have a legitimate place in an organisation's overall recruitment strategy — most organisations use a mix of the two, choosing between them depending on the nature an…
Exercises
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- Q1Define recruitment. How is it different from selection?Free
- Q2Explain the importance of recruitment to an organisation.Free
- Q3Explain the internal factors affecting recruitment.Free
- Q4Explain the external factors affecting recruitment.Preview
- Q5What are the internal sources of recruitment? Explain any two of their advantages and two of their disadvantages.Preview
- Q6Explain any five external sources of recruitment.Preview
- Q7Explain the advantages and disadvantages of external sources of recruitment.Preview
- Q8Distinguish between internal and external sources of recruitment on the basis of (a) cost, (b) time taken, and (c) impact on employee morale…Preview
- Q9"Recruitment is a positive process, while selection is a negative process." Do you agree? Give reasons.Preview
- Q10Explain briefly (a) direct recruitment/notice board, (b) casual callers, (c) campus recruitment, and (d) e-recruitment as sources of recruit…Preview
Sample & Board Papers
Sample papers and previous-year board questions for this subject.
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- Q1E-Recruitment is possible only through ________ facility. (a) 4G (b) Computer (c) Internet (d) BroadbandPreview
- Q2Find the odd one out: (a) Acquisitions (b) Upgrading (c) Unsolicited applicants (d) Previous applicantsPreview
- Q3Give the meaning of Recruitment.Preview
- Q4State the steps in Recruitment process.Preview
- Q5Advertisement is a ______ source of recruitment. (a) agent (b) internal (c) outsourcing (d) externalPreview
- Q6What is meant by job portals ?Preview
- Q7(a) Explain any five external sources of Recruitment. OR (b) Mention any five responsibilities of consumers.Preview
- Q8Give the meaning of 'Recruitment'.Preview
- Q9The one which does not include in the Internal Sources of recruitment process is : (a) Walkins (b) Promotion (c) Demotion (d) Job rotationPreview
- Q10Advertisement is a ______ source of recruitment. (a) Agent (b) Internal (c) Outsourcing (d) ExternalPreview
- Q11Transfer is an ________ Source of Recruitment. (a) External (b) Outsourcing (c) Internal (d) None of the abovePreview