Explain two effects of faulty selection of employees.
Answer
Two effects of faulty selection of employees are as follows: (i) Faulty selection of employees leads to low work performance as employees are not fit for the job for which they are choosen. (ii) Selection of unsuitable persons causes job dissatisfaction leading to low morale and high rate of absenteeism.
Many well-reputed business organisations draw a steady stream of unsolicited applicants in their offices. Such job-seekers can be a valuable source of manpower. A waiting list of such visitors may be prepared and they may be screened to fill the vacancies as they arise. The advantage of this source of recruitment is that it avoids the cost of recruitment from other sources. However, unsolicited applicants may become a disturbance in the daily routine of the enterprise.
The two types of selection tests are as follows: (i) Aptitude tests: Such tests seek to measure a candidate's capacity to learn particular skills and his potential abilities. (ii) Trade tests: These tests are designed to measure the applicant's level of knowledge and skill already achieved in a particular trade or occupation. For example, candidates for the job of a typist may be asked to type a page so as to judge their speed and accuracy.
Why recruitment is called a positive process and selection is called a negative process?
Answer
Recruitment is called a positive process because it increases the number of candidates from which choice can be made. On the other hand, selection is called a negative process because it involves rejection of a large number of candidates to choose a few who are found fit for the job.