Principles of Management: Staffing

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the definitions, characteristics, and importance of the staffing function within management.

The managerial function of __________ is defined as filling and keeping filled positions in the organizational structure.

staffing

Staffing refers to the process of filling an open position by hiring new employees or by __________ persons already employed.

reassigning

Staffing is considered an important managerial function that acts along with planning, organizing, __________, and controlling.

leading

The operations of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling depend upon the __________ which is available through the staffing function.

manpower

Staffing is a __________ activity because it is carried out by all managers and in all types of concerns where business activities are carried out.

pervasive

Staffing is a __________ activity because it continues throughout the life of an organization due to transfers and promotions.

continuous

The basis of the staffing function is the efficient management of __________.

personnel

Human resources can be efficiently managed by a system or proper procedure, including recruitment, selection, placement, __________, etc.

training and development