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Unit 3: HR Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction

Objectives Notes

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Define HR planning
• Explain the job analysis
• Explain the recruitment

• Understand selection
• Describes the term placement
• Describes the induction programmes

Introduction

Human resource planning is the predetermination of the future course of action chosen from
a number of alternative courses of action for procuring, developing, managing, motivating,
compensating, career planning, succession planning and separating the human element of
enterprise. It determines a conscious choice of staffing decisions in an organization.
The purpose of recruitment is to prepare an inventory of people who meet the criteria in
job specifications so that the organization may choose those who are found most suitable
for the vacant positions. The process begins by specifying the human resource requirements,
initiating activities and actions to identify the possible sources from where they can be met,
communicating the information about the jobs, terms and conditions and the prospects hey
offer and encourage people who meet the requirements to respond to the invitation by
applying for the job(s). Then the selection process begins with the initial screening of
applications and applicants.
Selection is a process of measurement, decision making and evaluation. The goal of a
selection system is to bring in to the organization individuals who will perform well on
the job. A good selection system must also be fair to the minorities and other protected
categories.
Placement refers to assigning rank and responsibility to an individual, identifying him with
a particular job. If the person adjusts to the job and continues to perform per expectations,
it means that the candidate is properly placed. However, if the candidate is seen to have
problems in adjusting himself to the job, the supervisor must find out whether the person
is properly placed as per the latter’s aptitude and potential. Usually, placement problems
arise out of wrong selection or improper placement or both. Therefore, organizations need
to constantly review cases of employees below expectations potential and employee related
problems such as turnover, absenteeism, accidents etc., and assesses how far they are related
to inappropriate placement decisions and remedy the situation without delay.

Induction refers to the introduction of a person to the job and the organization. The purpose
is to make the employee feel at home and develop a sense of pride in the organization and
commitment to the job. The induction process is also envisaged to indoctrinate, orient, and
acclimatise the person to the job and the organization.

3.1 HR Planning

According to Geisler, “HR planning is the process (including forecasting, developing and
controlling) by which a firm ensures that it has the right number of people and the right
kind of people at the right places at the right time doing work for which they are economically
most useful.”

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