Define 'staffing' as a function of management and state its importance.

Explanation

Staffing refers to putting right people on the right job. It begin with workforce planning and includes other functions like recruitment, selection , training, development, promotion compensation and performance appraisal of workforce .
Staffing is important function of management.
Folllowing points highlight the same :
(i) Staffing ensures the availability of the most suitable and capable persons for various jobs.
(ii) By placing the right person at the right job. It ensures better performance.
Staffing ensures the continous survival and growth of the enterprise, through the succession planning for managers.
(iv) It helps on avoiding over manning, under utilisation of manpower and high lobour cost. It also helps in preventing the disruption of work by indicating in advance about the likely shortage of employees.
(v) It improves job satisfaction and regular assessment.