Which of the following correctly explains why recruitment from external sources is called a ‘lengthy process’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → The business has to notify the vacancies and wait for applications to initiate the selection process.
Option (1) The business has to notify the vacancies and wait for applications to initiate the selection process. — Correct. External recruitment takes a long time. The firm must notify the vacancies and wait for applications before selection can start.
Option (2) The advertisement may bring in a flood of response, and many times from quite unsuitable candidates. — Incorrect. This is the disadvantage of advertisement: too many unsuitable replies.
Option (3) At every stage of selection many are eliminated, and a few move on until the right type is found. — Incorrect. This describes selection, where candidates drop out at each test and interview.
Option (4) The selection process may continue even after the offer of employment, acceptance and joining. — Incorrect. This also describes selection, which rests on judging a candidate’s performance potential.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “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. “Selection Selection is the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of a number of prospective candidates for a job. Towards this purpose, the candidates are required to take a series of employment tests and interviews. At every stage many are eliminated and a few move on to the next stage until the right type is found. The process may start right from the screening of the applications. It may continue even after the offer of employment, acceptance and joining of the candidate. It is so because the process of selection, like any other managerial decision, involves judgment about the performance potential of the candidate. The effectiveness of the selection process would ultimately be tested in terms of on-the-job of the chosen person.” |