Match the following. List-I List-II a. Staffing 1. Manpower planning b. Planning 2. Selection of best alternative c. Directing 3. Initiation of action d. Organising 4. Departmentalisation

The correct answer is: A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Staffing is the process of filling organizational positions with the right people. It includes activities such as recruiting, selecting, and orienting employees.
• Planning is the process of setting goals and objectives, and developing strategies to achieve them. It includes activities such as forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Directing is the process of motivating and guiding employees to achieve organizational goals. It includes activities such as providing leadership, setting performance standards, and providing feedback.
• Organizing is the process of creating a structure for the organization, and assigning tasks and responsibilities to employees. It includes activities such as departmentalization, job design, and coordination.

Manpower planning is a subset of staffing, and departmentalization is a subset of organizing.