Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Staffing

Question:

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using external sources of recruitment?

Options:

Dissatisfaction among existing staff

Lengthy process

The scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced

Costly process

Correct Answer:

The scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- The scope for induction of fresh talent is reduced.
It is the disadvantage of internal source.

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

2. Lengthy process: Recruitment from external sources takes a long time. The business has to notify the vacancies and wait for applications to initiate the selection process.

3. Costly process: It is very costly to recruit staff from external sources. A lot of money has to be spent on advertisement and processing of applications.