Explain the difference between the terms 'Recruitment' and 'Selection'

Question

The terms recruitment and selection are often used interchangeably and the process is not always sufficiently planned. Explain the difference between the terms recruitment and selection and explain the characteristics of a good recruitment and selection process.  Discuss at least 4 different selection methods and explain the factors to be considered when choosing selection methods.

Summary

The question belongs to Human Resource Management and it is about explaining the terms recruitment and selection. Often these terms are used interchangeably and it is not always so. While recruitment is calling up a large pool of people, selection is the process of narrowing down the right candidates for the job. It can be said that recruitment is the process prior to selection. The solution explains this in much more detail.

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