Illustrate selection

Question

Illustrate selection according to Keith Davis as well as Decenzo and Robbins?

Answer 1

According to Keith Davis, “Selection is the process by which an organisation chooses from a list of screened applicants, the person or persons who best meet the selection criteria for the position available.”

Decenzo and Robbins write, “Proper selection of personnel is obviously an area where

Effectiveness - choosing competent workers who perform well in their position-can result in large saving.”

According to them, selection has two objectives:

(1) To predict which job applicants would be successful if hired and

(2) To inform and sell the candidate on the job and the organization. Satisfaction of employee needs and wants as well as the fullest development of his potential are important objectives of selection.