Sneha is the HR manager of “Delta Communications Ltd”. As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.
Identify external source of recruitment used by Sneha.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Advertising
Option (1) Advertising — Correct. Sneha placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper. Advertisement in newspapers is an external source of recruitment.
Option (2) Web Publishing — Incorrect. It means putting vacancies on websites. Sneha used a newspaper.
Option (3) Casual callers — Incorrect. These are job-seekers who apply on their own, without any advertisement.
Option (4) Direct recruitment — Incorrect. It means a notice on the notice-board of the enterprise. Sneha used a newspaper.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Advertisement: Advertisement in newspapers or trade and professional journals is generally used when a wider choice is required. Most of the senior positions of industry as well as commerce are filled by this method. The advantage of advertising vacancies is that more information about the organisation and job can be given in the advertisement. …” |