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Unit 5: Library Staffing

Notes
Taxonomy
Technical services

Virtual library, reference, and research services
Source: http://www.lac-group.com/library-info-services/staffing-recruiting/
5.2 Nature of Staffing Function

1. Staffing is an important managerial function: Staffing function is the most important
managerial act along with planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The operations
of these four functions depend upon the manpower which is available through staffing
function.

2. Staffing is a pervasive activity: As staffing function is carried out by all managers and in
all types of concerns where business activities are carried out.
3. Staffing is a continuous activity: This is because staffing function continues throughout
the life of an organization due to the transfers and promotions that take place.
4. The basis of staffing function is efficient management of personnel: Human resources can
be efficiently managed by a system or proper procedure, that is, recruitment, selection,
placement, training and development, providing remuneration, etc.
5. Staffing helps in placing right men at the right job: It can be done effectively through
proper recruitment procedures and then finally selecting the most suitable candidate as
per the job requirements.

6. Staffing is performed by all managers depending upon the nature of business, size of the
company, qualifications and skills of managers, etc. In small companies, the top
management generally performs this function. In medium and small scale enterprise, it is
performed especially by the personnel department of that concern.

Task List the top 10 Staffing Companies in India.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
3. The basis of staffing function is efficient management of ……………….
4. In small companies, the …………………. generally performs the Staffing function.

5.3 Managing the Staff

It is important when managing your staff; you do it appropriately and with the upmost respect.
Without proper management you be left with unhappy staff which leads to unhappy customers/
business. You have to keep in mind that without the good work of your staff, your business will
be doomed. Be a leader and do not let the intimidation of being in charge give you a big head.
With a few simple steps on how to manage your staff effectively, you will have a happy staff and
a potentially successful business.
1. Treat each member of your team the same: You need to be sure that you don’t come off
showing favouritism because that will cause nothing but tension in the workplace. Not

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