Engineering Management Staffing

• What is the first step in staffing the engineering organization?


  Recruitment
• What is the purpose of Human Resource Planning?


  Systematic deployment of human resources
• What does forecasting in human resource planning involve?


  Assessment of future human resource needs
• What are the methods of forecasting human resource needs?

  1. Time Series Method - historical data
  2. Exploratory (Casual) Method - identifying causes to predict future conditions
  3. Regression Models - econometric methods
  4. Econometric Models - past time series
  5. Leading Indicators - business cycle terms
  6. Monitoring Methods - early warning signals
• What is the main goal of recruitment?


  Attracting qualified persons to apply for vacant positions
• What are the sources of applicants for recruitment?


  1. Current employees
  2. Newspaper advertising
  3. Schools
  4. Employee referrals
  5. Recruitment firms
  6. Competitors
• What is the selection process in staffing?


  Choosing individuals most likely to succeed in a job
• What are the ways of determining the qualifications of a job candidate?


  1. Application forms
  2. References
  3. Interviews
  4. Testing
• What types of tests are used in the selection process?

  1. Psychological Tests
  2. Aptitude Tests
  3. Performance Tests
  4. Personality Tests
  5. Interest Tests
  6. Physical Examination
• What is the purpose of induction in the staffing process?


  To provide necessary information about the company
• What information is typically included in induction?


  • Duties, responsibilities, and benefits
  • Company history, products, and services
  • Organizational structure
• What is the goal of orientation in the staffing process?


  To introduce new employees to their working environment and co-workers
• What does the socialization process involve during orientation?


  • Pairing with an experienced employee
  • One-on-one discussions with the manager
• What is the purpose of training and development in an organization?


  To improve performance on the present job
• What are the two general types of training programs?


  1. Training programs for non-managers
  2. Training and educational programs for executives
• What are the methods of training for non-managers?

  1. On-the-Job Training
  2. Vestibule School
  3. Apprenticeship Program
  4. Special Courses
• What are the training methods for managers?

  1. In-Basket
  2. Management Games
  3. Case Studies
• Selection methods include interviews, tests, background checks, reference checks, and physical ability testing.
• Selection involves choosing from among applicants who have been screened, tested, interviewed, or otherwise evaluated to determine their suitability for employment.
• The selection process is the final step in staffing, where candidates are chosen based on their qualifications.
• Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable candidate to fill a job vacancy.
• The selection process is the final step in staffing.
• Recruitment involves attracting, screening, and selecting qualified candidates for a job.
• Job analysis is the process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required for performing a particular role.
• Interviews can be structured or unstructured, with structured interviews being more reliable but less flexible.