Planning

Staffing

Organizing

Controlling

Directing

Functions of
Management
 Objectives
• List the Various Functions of Management
• Explain the Planning Function of Management
• Explain the Steps in Planning Function
• List the Characteristics of Planning
• Explain the Staffing Function of Management
• Explain the Steps involved in Staffing Process
• Explain the Steps in Manpower Planning
• Explain the Steps of Employee Selection Process
• Explain the Methods of Training
• Describe the Methods of Employee Remuneration
• Explain the Steps of Organizing Function Process
• Describe the Principles of Organizing
• List the Features of Controlling Function
• Explain the Steps of the Controlling Process
• List the Characteristics of Direction Function
 Staffing Function of Management

The managerial function of

staffing involves manning the
organization structure through
proper and effective selection,
appraisal and development of the
personnel to fill the roles
assigned to the
employers/workforce.

According to Theo Haimann,

“Staffing pertains to recruitment,
selection, development and
compensation of subordinates.”
 Nature of Staffing Function
The following are the nature of staffing function:

• 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.

• Staffing is a pervasive activity: As staffing function is carried out by all mangers

and in all types of concerns where business activities are carried out.

• 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.
 Steps involved in Staffing Process
The following are the steps involved in the staffing process:

1 Manpower Requirements

2 Recruitment

3 Selection

4 Orientation and Placement

5 Training and Development

6 Remuneration

7 Performance Evaluation

8 Promotion and Transfer

Let us look at each in detail.

 Orientation and Placement
The following are the steps involved in the staffing process:

1 Manpower Requirements
Orientation and Placement:
2 Recruitment

3 Selection Once screening takes place,

the appointed candidates
44 Orientation and
Orientation Placement
and Placement are made familiar to the
5 Training and Development work units and work
environment through the
6 Remuneration orientation programs.
Placement takes place by
7 Performance Evaluation
putting the right man on
8 Promotion and Transfer the right job.

Let us look at each in detail.

 Performance Evaluation
The following are the steps involved in the staffing process:
1 Manpower Requirements
2 Recruitment
3 Selection
4 Orientation and Placement
5 Training and Development
6 Remuneration
77 Performance Evaluation
Performance Evaluation
8 Promotion and Transfer
Let us look at each in detail.
Performance Evaluation:
Performance Evaluation is
used in order to keep a
track or record of the
behavior, attitudes as well
as opinions of the workers
towards their jobs. For this
regular assessment is done
to evaluate and supervise
different work units in a
concern. It is basically
concerned with knowing
the development cycle and
growth patterns of the
employees in a firm.
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