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प्रश्न
| The Human Resource Manager of Alfa Ltd. a leading air-conditioner manufacturer requires employees for various posts. He wanted to opt for a source of recruitment where the background of potential candidates is sufficiently known. He knew that applicants introduced by present employees or their friends and relatives may prove to be a good source of recruitment. |
- Identify the external source of recruitment discussed in the above paragraph.
- State any four advantages of external sources of recruitment.
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उत्तर
- Recommendations of Employees.
- The advantages of using external sources of recruitment are as follows:
a. Qualified Personnel: By using external sources of recruitment, the management can attract qualified and trained people to apply for vacant jobs in the organization.
b. Wider Choice: When vacancies are advertised widely, a large number of applicants from outside the organization apply. The management has a wider choice while selecting the people for employment.
c. Fresh Talent: The present employees may be insufficient or they may not fulfill the specifications of the jobs to be filled. External recruitment provides a wider choice and brings new blood to the organization. However, it is expensive and time-consuming.
d. Competitive Spirit: If a company taps external sources, the existing staff will have to compete with the outsiders. They will work harder to show better performance.
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