Explanation:

Recruitment refers to the process of identifying and attracting job seekers so as build a pool of qualified job applicants. The process comprises five related stages, viz (a) planning, (b) strategy development, (c) searching, (d) screening, (e) evaluation and control.

The ideal recruitment program is the one that attracts a relatively larger number of qualified applicants who will survive the screening process and accept positions with the organization when offered. Recruitment programs can miss the ideal in many ways: by failing to attract an adequate applicant pool, by under/overselling the firm, or by inadequately screening applicants before they enter the selection process.