Question

Which of the following are the advantages of internal sources of recruitment?

विकल्प

• Internal recruitment helps to minimise labour turnover and absenteeism. People wait for promotion and the work-force is more satisfied.

• It is a cheaper source of recruitment.

• Internal candidates may not give a new outlook and fresh ideas to business.

• Unsuitable candidates may be promoted to positions of higher responsibility.

Answer 1

Internal recruitment helps to minimise labour turnover and absenteeism. People wait for promotion and the work-force is more satisfied.

Explanation:

Internal recruitment offers the following advantages:

1. Filling vacancies for higher jobs by promoting employees from within the organisation helps to motivate and improve the morale of the employees. This induces loyalty among them.
2. Internal recruitment helps to minimise labour turnover and absenteeism. People wait for promotion and the work-force is more satisfied.
3. It is a cheaper source of recruitment. Full information about the candidates is already available. Time and money need not be spent on advertising of vacancies, tests and interviews, checking references, etc.
4. Candidates working in the organisation do not require induction training. They are already familiar with the organisation and with the people working in it.