Question

Compare the merits of internal and external sources of recruitment.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis	Internal Recruitment	External Recruitment
1.	Economical	Saves cost of advertisement, screening, and orientation.	May involve significant costs in advertising, agency fees, and training.
2.	Time-Saving	Faster as candidates are already available within the organization.	Time-consuming due to advertisement, interviews, and induction.
3.	Employee Morale	Promotes motivation and loyalty among employees by offering promotion opportunities.	Fresh candidates may not initially connect with company culture.
4.	Familiarity	Internal candidates are familiar with company policies, procedures, and culture.	New recruits bring diversity but may need time to adjust.