Selection is the process of choosing a qualified person for specific role who can successfully deliver valuable contributions to the organization. The term selection can be applied to many aspects of the process, such as recruitment, hiring, and acculturation. However, it most commonly refers to the selection of workers. A selection system should depend on job analysis. This ensures that the selection criteria are job related and propose value additions for the organization.
Source: Boundless. “Employee Selection.” Boundless Management. Boundless, 21 Jul. 2015. Retrieved 24 Nov. 2015 from https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/human-resource-management-7/core-functions-of-human-resource-management-58/employee-selection-289-3455/