Question

Which of the following is the first step in the staffing process?

• A. Recruitment
• B. Selection
• C. Training and Development
• D. Estimating Manpower Requirements

Hint:

No recruitment can begin unless manpower requirements are first estimated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Staffing refers to the managerial function of filling and maintaining positions in the organizational structure.

Step 1: Recall the staffing process. The major steps are:
• Estimating Manpower Requirements
• Recruitment
• Selection
• Placement and Orientation
• Training and Development
• Performance Appraisal

Step 2: Identify the first step. Before recruiting employees, managers must determine:
• Number of employees required
• Type of employees required
• Skills required This is known as estimating manpower requirements. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Estimating Manpower Requirements}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (D)}} \]