Various stages of the Selection Process of Employees in an organisation are: 

1. Preliminary Interview: This is the first step in the process of selection which is conducted to know the minimum qualification, experience and age of the candidates. 

2. Application Form: After qualifying Preliminary interview the candidates are asked to fill in the prescribed application form to get the written details of the candidates. 

3. Employment Test: This is conducted to check the required skills in the candidates. 

4. Selection Interview: It is a method of checking the information obtained through application and employment test, through face to face communication with the candidates. It also helps the candidate to acquire knowledge about the job details and the company. 

5. Checking References: It is the process of verifying the names given by the candidate, of the people who knows about him, his previous job and his character. 

6. Medical Determination and Final Approval: A medical test is conducted to ensure the physical fitness of the candidate which leads to the final approval. The finally approved candidate are issued appointment letters. (any five) 

(b) Importance of training: Training is necessary and useful for both employers and employees. A trained work force is a very valuable asset to an organization. 

Main advantages of training are as under: 

1. Increased productivity: Training helps to improve the quantity and quality of work performance. Well trained employees produce more and better goods. 

2. Better utilization of resources: By training employees they learn new and better methods of doing jobs. They make better use of materials and machinery. As a result wastage of resources and cost of production are reduced. 

3. Better safety: Training helps to improve the job knowledge and skills of employees. Trained employeed operate machines and equipment more carefully and cause fewer accidents. 

4. Less supervision: Well trained employees are less dependent on supervision. They are more disciplined, self dependent and responsible. Therefore, need and cost of supervision are reduced. 

5. Higher Morale: Effective training improves the self confidence and job satisfaction of employees. They take greater interest in their work and feel and sense of security. Their chances of promotion also increase and they can make faster progress in the career.