Directions: Read the following statements in each question and select the correct answer from the given codes below Assertion (A) Staffing is not a pervasive function. Reason (R) The basic concern of staffing is management of manpower or human resources.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the true explanation of A
• C. A is true, but R is true
• D. A is false, but R is true