Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Costly process | (I) The business has to notify the vacancies and wait for applications |
| (B) Lengthy process | (II) Infusion of new blood into the organisation is stopped |
| (C) Dissatisfaction among existing staff | (III) A lot of money has to be spent on advertisement and processing of applications |
| (D) Inbreeding | (IV) Existing employees feel their chances of promotion are reduced |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Costly process | (III) A lot of money has to be spent on advertisement and processing of applications | External recruitment costs a lot. The firm pays for advertisements and for handling every application. |
| (B) Lengthy process | (I) The business has to notify the vacancies and wait for applications | It takes time because the firm must announce the vacancies and wait for replies before selection. |
| (C) Dissatisfaction among existing staff | (IV) Existing employees feel their chances of promotion are reduced | When outsiders fill higher posts, present employees see fewer chances to rise, so they feel frustrated. |
| (D) Inbreeding | (II) Infusion of new blood into the organisation is stopped | Full reliance on internal promotion means no fresh talent comes in from outside. This danger is called inbreeding. |
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Limitations of Internal Sources … (i) When vacancies are filled through internal promotions, the scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced. Hence, complete reliance on internal recruitment involves danger of ‘inbreeding’ by stopping ‘infusion of new blood’ into the organisation;” “Limitations of External Sources 1. Dissatisfaction among existing staff: External recruitment may lead to dissatisfaction and frustration among existing employees. They may feel that their chances of promotion are reduced. |