WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SELECTION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT?

Selection in human resource management is the same as recruitment. It is the method by which the human resources (HR) section of an organization finds and recruits employees to fill identified vacancies within the company. The role of screening relates to its use as a tool for locating and screening candidates to fill vacancies within the organization. Selecting the right candidates is crucial to the success of an organization because the workforce or workforce that has the right qualities will help ensure that an organization achieves its goals and targets.




One of the roles of screening in human resource management is to ensure that potential employees possess the stated qualities that have been listed in the recruitment policy of the organization. For example, if a financial organization has established a policy of only recruiting people who have finished in the top three of their business class, then this is an organizational recruiting requirement. Another example is a law firm that only employs law graduates who have distinguished themselves in one way or another during their internship. One of the ways a company defines the qualities it uses in the selection process is by establishing a company culture. The human resources department tries to identify potential employees who have the same ideals or qualities that will make them fit into the culture already in place.

 

The recruitment process generally includes the advertisement of vacancies by the human resources department. It can do this by running advertisements in various media or other sources. Sometimes the organization may prefer to promote internal candidates to fill vacancies. In such a situation, the Company may issue an internal notice or place an enforcement notice on bulletin boards or on the Company's website. The Human Resources department will accept and review applications, maintain contact with candidates during the selection process, and notify successful and unsuccessful candidates of their positions.

 

The human resources department must also often perform background checks on candidates and conduct psychological tests which may include questions aimed at finding out if the candidate is a good fit for the position. The department might also perform physical exams that may include drug tests. He will also check the references provided by the candidate. When the human resources department has completed the screening process, the final decision on whether candidates will be hired may rest with managers or board members, depending on the type of job under consideration.

 

References

www.smartcapitalmind.com. (n.d.). What Is the Role of Selection in Human Resource Management? [online] Available at: https://www.smartcapitalmind.com/what-is-the-role-of-selection-in-human-resource-management.htm [Accessed 6 Apr. 2022].

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Comments

  1. Sachini GamageApril 19, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    As you mentioned in this article Employee selection is crucial to a company's success in human resource management. Developing a strong HR selection process can help your firm hire competent, committed personnel who will assist you in achieving your business objectives. Nice piece of writing Manoj. Wish you all the best!

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  2. Mani and KaviApril 19, 2022 at 7:01 PM

    Find right person for right position is challenging task always, as we can have many applications for particular position, but to find correct personal who can understand job requirements and handle the presure and perform within a shorter period of time will be challenged. Promotibg of potential internal employee can seems as suitable but there are some disadvantages of that too. Interesting topic for discussion

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  3. Lakshitha MBA 2022 FEBApril 20, 2022 at 8:18 AM

    Human Resources department will accept and review applications, maintain contact with candidates during the selection process, and notify successful and unsuccessful candidates of their positions.i highly agreed with your.

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  4. ChamindaApril 20, 2022 at 8:54 AM

    Human resource management is very important in the things recruitment process and it's needed to make the correct SOP for the selection of suitable and qualified people recruitment for the company it's a very responsible HRM department. You correctly explain how to do that one and what is the importance of the industry I agreed with you best luck.

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    1. MANOJApril 25, 2022 at 1:39 AM

      really thanks for your valued comment chaminda

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  5. ShashithaMBA24April 21, 2022 at 4:34 AM

    New recruitments is a systematic process of attracting interviewing ,identifying selecting,hiring and on boarding employees.in your article you have well explained the theory of recruitment. Every organizations must do the right process of the new recruitments for organization development.good luck manoj.

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    1. MANOJApril 25, 2022 at 1:57 AM

      really thanks for your valued comment sasitha

      Delete
  6. Dilini MBAApril 25, 2022 at 6:55 AM

    As explained in this article, selection process of HR is very important as it will decide the best employees for the job. When the ideal person is selected for the role, they will be motivated and more engaged and their productivity levels will increase. Good article. All the Best Manoj!

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  7. Niluke SirimannaMay 1, 2022 at 6:28 PM

    Organizations must have effective HR policies in place to ensure that the right individual is hired for each job, whether from within or outside the firm. Finding and selecting the best candidate for the job is important and difficult. The new selection should not disrupt the company's current productivity levels and should instead increase productivity to achieve the goals of a company. good luck

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  8. ChamindaMay 4, 2022 at 6:40 AM

    HR selection is critical to the success of a business because it determines which employees are the most qualified for a given position.

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  9. SanjeewaMay 4, 2022 at 7:28 AM

    In order to be successful, a company must carefully select its human resources in order to find the best people for each position. Thanks for posting the article to help others learn more about the topic.

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