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"Selection is a negative process," do you agree? Differentiate between recruitment and selection on any two basis.

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Selection is a negative process, as it is choosing from among the candidates, the ones who best meet a position's requirements and eliminating the ones who are not suitable. To achieve this target, candidates are required to take a series of tests and interviews in different stages. At each stage, many candidates are eliminated and only a few candidates move to the next stage. The process of elimination continues till the most suitable candidates are finalised. The above scenario clearly establishes the fact that selection is the process through which unsuitable candidates are rejected and suitable ones are chosen. Therefore, it is regarded as a negative process. Difference between recruitment and selection are:

Basis	Recruitment	Selection
Meaning	It is the process of stimulating people to apply for a vacant job position in the organization.	It is the process of selecting the best candidate from those who have applied for the job.
Objective	The objective of recruitment is to create a pool of eligible candidates for the purpose of selection.	The objective of selection is to get the best candidate selected for the job.