Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 2011 B.E SS parer -RSTM -1YEAR - Question Paper

2. (a) discuss the steps of selection process for the personals in industry.


Selection Process
Selection is a process which involves evaluating and choosing among job seekers. It also involves rejection of candidature at different steps. Achievement of organizational objectives is facilitated effectively through selection.


Steps in the selection process:
A standard selection process involves 7 steps. It varies from enterprise to enterprise, industry to industry and department to department and even within the identical enterprise.
1) Preliminary Interview: It is candidates initial interview for making valuation of suitability of the applicant. It is conducted at the employment office of the enterprise. Totally unsuitable candidate is eliminated at this stage which saves time and money of the enterprise.
2) Application Form.: Suitable candidates after preliminary interview are then supplied with the application bank. Application forms help the organization in obtaining info regarding qualification, experience, age and other details which serve as a record for the organization.
3) Employment Test: Candidates capacity and skill and knowledge needed for the job are judge through tests. various kinds of tests are conducted for various employees which are provided below:
1) Intelligence Test: This test is conducted to judge mental ability such as ability to learn understand, take decisions etc. This test is conducted for all kinds of jobs.
2) Aptitude Test: This test is conducted to judge the candidates interest and liking for the job. It is suitable for clerical and commercial jobs.
3) Proficiency Test: This test is used to judge the proficiency and skill acquired by the candidate in performing a job. This test is also known as performance occupational or trade test.
4) Interest Test: This test is conducted to know the special inclination and involvement in the specific area.
5) Personality Test: This: test is conducted to know the various personality traits
4) Interview: Interview helps in seeking more info about the candidate and his suitability for the job. Candidates come to known about the terms and conditions, wages. The interviews should be conducted by the expert interviewer. But in practice, interviews are conducted by persons without needed skill, experience and background.
5) Reference Checking: Further info in respect of candidates education, personal reputation, past employment, financial condition, family background police record etc. is found through the referees. Names of the referees are informed by the candidate while filling application form.

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