Question

Which function of HRM involves attracting, selecting, and hiring suitable candidates for job positions?

1. Compensation function
2. Development function
3. Procurement function
4. Maintenance function

Options

• 1. & 2.

• 3. & 4.

• Only 1.

• Only 3.

Answer 1

Only 3.

Explanation:

Human Resource Management’s procurement function (also known as the staff function) is expressly responsible for procuring the appropriate amount of qualified individuals for the organization. It includes sequential workforce sourcing tasks such as human resource planning, candidate attraction, rigorous selection testing, and employing the most qualified persons to fill open job positions.