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 internal source of recruitment used by Sneha.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Promotion
Option (1) Transfer — Incorrect. It is a horizontal movement of an employee to a job at the same level. Sneha shifted Mr. Sharma from a lower level to a higher level.
Option (2) Promotion — Correct. Promotion is the vertical shifting of an employee to a higher position. Mr. Sharma was shifted from a lower level to a higher level, so this is an internal source.
Option (3) Recommendation — Incorrect. Applicants recommended by present employees come from outside. It is an external source.
Option (4) Employment exchange — Incorrect. It is run by the Government and is an external source.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Internal Sources There are two important sources of internal recruitment, namely, transfers and promotions, which are discussed below:” “(ii) Promotions: Business enterprises generally follow the practice of filling higher jobs by promoting employees from lower jobs. Promotion leads to shifting an employee to a higher position, carrying higher responsibilities, facilities, status and pay. Promotion is a vertical shifting of employees. …” |