Arrange the following steps of Staffing Process in a logical sequence.

(A) Selection

(B) Recruitment

(C) Placement and Orientation

(D) Estimating the manpower requirements

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 -> (D), (B), (A), (C) - Follows the logical flow: first estimate manpower needs, then recruit candidates, select the best ones, and finally place and orient them.

Option 2 -> (A), (C), (B), (D) - Illogical sequence as it suggests selecting candidates before recruitment and estimating requirements at the end.

Option 3 -> (D), (A), (B), (C) - Incorrect as it places selection before recruitment, which is impossible since you cannot select candidates before recruiting them.

Option 4 -> (C), (B), (D), (A) - Completely reversed order starting with placement before even knowing manpower requirements.

Hence, Option 1: (D), (B), (A), (C) -> The staffing process logically begins with (D) Estimating manpower requirements to identify needs, followed by (B) Recruitment to attract candidates, then (A) Selection to choose the best fit, and finally (C) Placement and Orientation to integrate employees into the organization -> correct