Which of the following correctly describes 'fresh talent' as a merit of external sources of recruitment?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → People recruited from outside bring new blood into the organisation.
Option (1) People recruited from outside improve their performance through learning and practice. — Incorrect. Improving performance through learning and practice is a merit of internal sources. A chain of promotions motivates the present staff.
Option (2) People recruited from outside work with commitment and loyalty to the firm. — Incorrect. Commitment and loyalty come from promotional avenues for present employees. This too is a merit of internal sources.
Option (3) People recruited from outside bring new blood into the organisation. — Correct. Present employees may be too few, or may not fulfil the specifications of the jobs. Then external recruitment brings new blood into the organisation. This is the merit of fresh talent.
Option (4) People recruited from outside can be evaluated more accurately and economically. — Incorrect. Accurate and economical evaluation is possible for candidates already working in the enterprise. It is a merit of internal sources.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Merits of Internal Sources … (i) Employees are motivated to improve their performance. A promotion at a higher level may lead to a chain of promotion at lower levels in the organisation. This motivates the employees to improve their performance through learning and practice. Employees work with commitment and loyalty and remain satisfied with their jobs. Also peace prevails in the enterprise because of promotional avenues; “Merits of External Sources … (iii) Fresh Talent: The present employees may be insufficient or they may not fulfill the specifications of the jobs to be filled. External recruitment provide wider choice and brings new blood in the organisation. However, it is expensive and time-consuming.” |