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Question

Assertion (A) : Recruitment is positive while selection is negative in its application. 

Reasoning (R) : Recruitment aims at increasing the job seekers while selection rejects a large number of unqualified applicants. 

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The correct answer is
(A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A).

Assertion Analysis

The Assertion (A) states that Recruitment is positive while Selection is negative in its application.

  • Recruitment focuses on encouraging potential candidates to apply for job openings. It aims to attract as many suitable applicants as possible, making it a positive or expansive process.
  • Selection involves evaluating the pool of applicants generated by recruitment. It requires choosing the best fit and rejecting those who do not meet the required qualifications or standards, making it a negative or restrictive process (filtering out unsuitable candidates).

Therefore, Assertion (A) is factually correct.

Reasoning Analysis

The Reasoning (R) explains that Recruitment aims at increasing the number of job seekers, while Selection involves rejecting a large number of unqualified applicants.

  • This aligns perfectly with the understanding of recruitment as an attraction process and selection as a filtering process.
  • By aiming to increase the pool of job seekers, recruitment acts positively.
  • By rejecting unqualified applicants, selection acts negatively by narrowing down the pool.

Therefore, Reasoning (R) is also factually correct.

Relationship Explanation

The reasoning explains *why* recruitment is considered positive and selection is considered negative. Recruitment's goal of attracting more applicants (increasing job seekers) is the basis of its positive nature. Selection's necessary function of rejecting unsuitable candidates (unqualified applicants) explains its negative nature. Thus, the reasoning directly supports and clarifies the assertion.

Conclusion

Both the Assertion (A) and the Reasoning (R) are correct statements. Furthermore, the Reasoning (R) accurately explains the Assertion (A) by detailing the core functions and outcomes of both recruitment and selection processes.

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Important Questions from Recruitment and selection

  1. Which of the following is true about Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)?
  2. Sequentially arrange the talent management process:
    A. Build a pool of job applicants by recruiting internal or external candidates
    B. Use selection tools like tests, interviews, background checks, and physical examination to
    identify viable candidates
    C. Obtain application forms and perhaps have initial screening interviews
    D. Decide what position to fill, through job analysis, personnel planning and HR forecasting
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  3. Sequentially arrange the following selection process.
    A. Application blank
    B. Physical examination
    C. Reference check
    D. Job offer
    E. Job placement
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  4. Which one of the following is not a method of deciding acceptable level of reliability or consistency of measurement in selection methods ?
  5. Put the following steps of discrete selection process in correct sequence and select the correct code :
    (a) Preliminary interview
    (b) Completion of application blank
    (c) Background investigation
    (d) Physical examination
    (e) Employment tests
    (f) Comprehensive interview
    (g) Final employment decision
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