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We study at the Bratsk State Technical University. As for me I am a second-year student and belong to the Engineering and Economics Faculty. My future specialty is State and Municipal Management.

At the University we are given a broad fundamental knowledge of different subjects such as the theory and history of management, economical theory, document keeping, personal management and others. We are taught to manage both technical and human resources. I should say that there is a wide choice for us; we may become Sales or Export Managers, Production or General Managers, but I’d like to work as a Staff Manager. This person must understand how to manage one of the business’s most important resources, people.

The main objective of the Staff Manager’s function is to recruit and maintain an efficient work force. The finding and keeping of good employees is not easy. The employee should be best qualified to fill the job requirements. The education, experience and personality of each candidate must be carefully considered. Before selecting an employee, the following points need to be considered:

- a description of the job;

- a source of applicants;

- a basis for selecting the best candidate;

- a training program for the individual after hiring.

Position description has two parts. The first is a job description, which includes the main tasks and responsibilities of the position. The second part is called the job specification. This part defines the education, work experience, skills, and abilities the individual must have in order to perform the job effectively.

Sources of employees. It is better to seek out applicants for employment rather than to wait for them to come. A number of sources of possible workers are: high schools, technical and business schools, private and public employment agencies, “Help Wanted» advertisements, etc.

The application form. Application forms should fit the needs of the company and conform to the law. Their purpose is to furnish the Staff Manager with enough information about applicants so that a judgment as to their qualifications for a job can be made. Besides, many forms of tests are used to determine the applicant’s aptitudes, attitudes, skills and suitability for employment. Before deciding to hire an individual, the references, which have been provided, should be checked. References are persons who have known the applicant for some time and their information may be helpful.

Employee training includes any activity that provides information or the development of skills that improves the employee’s performance.

In conclusion I’d like to say that the Staff Manager must be able to provide the effective management of people, ensuring good relationship between them and fostering opportunities for individual development. I like my future specialty and I’ll do my best to master it.

 

4. Ответьте на следующие вопросы, опираясь на содержание прочитанного вами текста:

1. Where do you study?

2. What faculty do you belong to?

3. What is your future specialty?

4. What do you study at the University?

5. What is the main objective of the Staff Manager?

6. What factors about each candidate must be carefully considered?

7. Before selecting an employee, some points need to be considered. What are they?

8. What does the position description include?

9. What sources of employees do you know?

10. The employment interview, testing the applicant and references, which one of these three is more effective? What would you prefer if you were the Staff Manager?

11. What does employee training include?

12. What is the Staff Manager able to provide?

13. Do you like your future specialty?