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What is the first step in the staffing process according to the outlined procedures?
What is the first step in the staffing process according to the outlined procedures?
- Plan how to attract candidates
- Identify the nature and number of people needed (correct)
- Evaluate their performance
- Select the best applicants
Which of the following represents a source of power related to position?
Which of the following represents a source of power related to position?
- Coercive Power
- Expert Power
- Referent Power
- Legitimate Power (correct)
What is the primary objective of the performance appraisal process in staffing?
What is the primary objective of the performance appraisal process in staffing?
- To promote organizational needs (correct)
- To understand industry trends
- To identify potential new hires
- To evaluate the financial situation of the staff
Which of the following options is NOT a component of compensated adequately?
Which of the following options is NOT a component of compensated adequately?
In the delegation process, which term refers to the responsibility assigned to a subordinate?
In the delegation process, which term refers to the responsibility assigned to a subordinate?
What aspect is crucial during the selection criteria of applicants?
What aspect is crucial during the selection criteria of applicants?
Which type of power relies on an individual’s skills and capabilities?
Which type of power relies on an individual’s skills and capabilities?
What is a key component of the orientation and training process for new hires?
What is a key component of the orientation and training process for new hires?
Which of the following describes accountability in the delegation process?
Which of the following describes accountability in the delegation process?
What should be the focus of the training provided to employees according to organizational needs?
What should be the focus of the training provided to employees according to organizational needs?
Flashcards
Staffing
Staffing
The process of finding, attracting, and keeping qualified employees to meet company goals.
Job Description
Job Description
A detailed description of a job's duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
First-time Staffing
First-time Staffing
The initial process of hiring employees when a company is starting up.
Replace Attrition or Hire for New Needs
Replace Attrition or Hire for New Needs
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Delegation
Delegation
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Accountability
Accountability
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Legitimate Power
Legitimate Power
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Reward Power
Reward Power
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Coercive/Punishment Power
Coercive/Punishment Power
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Expert Power
Expert Power
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Study Notes
Staffing
- Staffing is the process of finding, attracting, and keeping personnel to meet organizational goals.
- Processes include:
- Identifying the number and type of people needed. This involves job descriptions, hiring for new positions, and filling vacancies created by attrition (people leaving).
- Planning how to acquire these people: the process of recruitment
- Selecting qualified candidates through criteria, tests, and interviews.
- Orienting and training new hires on organizational activities and processes, and also for development
- Evaluating employee performance through performance management. This can include end-of-year reviews, constant feedback, promotions, pay increases, and development opportunities.
- Compensating employees fairly, including financial compensation and opportunities for advancement.
Power
- There are five main sources of power:
- Legitimate power: Stemming from a position of authority.
- Reward power: Stemming from the ability to offer rewards for cooperation.
- Coercive power: Stemming from the ability to punish.
- Expert power: Based on the individual's capabilities and reputation.
- Referent power: Based on the charisma of an individual, their qualities that people want to emulate.
Delegation
- Delegation is assigning a task or activity to a subordinate.
- Accountability is when the subordinate is responsible for fulfilling the assigned tasks.
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