The number of people hired for a particular job compared to the number of individuals in the applicant pool is often expressed as________?

Correct answer: C. Selection ratio

  • A. Application ratio
  • B. Recruitment ratio
  • C. Selection ratio
  • D. Employment ratio

Explanation

The selection ratio compares the number of applicants hired with the total number of applicants, usually expressed as hires divided by applicants. A lower ratio indicates that selection is more competitive.

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Human resource management deals with acquiring, developing, rewarding and retaining employees within an organisation. It includes job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, career planning, labour relations and workplace discipline. Recruitment attracts applicants, while selection evaluates them and chooses the most suitable candidate.

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