Question

Identify and explain the external source of recruitment discussed in each of the following cases:
(i)Veer Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. was handling the construction of a government hospital building in Unedabad. During the monsoon season, the project was delayed and there was a sudden rush of work to meet the deadline. The site supervisor placed a notice at the entrance of the construction site stating “Daily wage labourers needed for 15 days. Report with Identity Proof on Monday at 9:00 A.M. Preference for workers with experience in masonry or carrying materials”.

Hint:

Direct recruitment is the fastest way to hire manual or 'Badli' laborers.
It is best suited for temporary or urgent projects to meet a sudden rush of work.
There is no formal interview process involved; physical fitness is usually the main criteria.

Answer 1

Step 1: Identify the concept being tested.
The question asks to identify and explain an external source of recruitment used in the given situation.
Step 2: Explain the concept.
External sources of recruitment mean the company looks for candidates outside its own existing staff, and different situations call for different external methods such as direct recruitment, employment exchanges, placement agencies, campus recruitment, and advertisements.
Step 3: Apply the concept to the facts of the case.
The site supervisor placed a notice right at the entrance of the construction site asking daily wage labourers to report in person with identity proof, this is a direct approach where the notice is put up at the workplace itself and interested people simply show up to be selected on the spot.
Step 4: State the final answer.
This is Direct Recruitment. Under this method, a notice giving job details along with the date and time for selection is displayed at the factory gate or worksite, interested candidates gather at the given time and are chosen right there, making it a quick and inexpensive way to hire, especially suited for short term or urgent labour needs like this one.