Question

A company X Ltd. Is setting up a new plant in India for manufacturing auto components. India has highly competitive and cost-effective production base in this sector. Many reputed car manufactures source their auto components form here.
X Ltd. Si planning to capture about `40%` of the market share in India and also export to the tune of at least $ 5 million in about 2 years of its planned operations. To achieve these targets, it requires a highly trained and motivated workforce.
You have been retained by the company to advise it in this matter. Suggest the company about the three main aspects of staffing function.

Answer 1

The three main aspects of staffing function are: (i) Recruitment(Meaning): The company should rely upon the external sources of recruitment as it rely upon the external sources of recruitment as it is setting up a new plant. Methods of external recruitment the compant should adopt are advertisement, management consultants, etc.
(ii) Selection (Meaning): Selection proces of employees will include preliminary screening of application forms oto eliminate unqualified job-seekers, selection tests such as intellingence test, aptitude test, etc., employment interview, reference and background checks, selection dicision, medical examination, job offer and contract of employmjent.
(iii) Training (Meaning): The company should initiate various taining programmes to increase the knowledge and skills of the employees so that they may handle sophisticated/hi-tech machines and equipment, e.g. Appernticeship training Vestibule training. Internship, etc.