Read the following statement and mark the correct option.

Assertion: Complete reliance on internal recruitment involves danger of ‘inbreeding’ by stopping ‘infusion of new blood’ into the organisation.
Reasoning: When vacancies are filled through internal promotions, the scope for induction of fresh talent is increased.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

The correct answer is option 3- Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

• The assertion (A) is correct: Relying entirely on internal recruitment can lead to "inbreeding," as it limits the influx of new ideas and perspectives into the organization.
• The reasoning (R) is incorrect: Filling vacancies through internal promotions actually reduces the scope for introducing fresh external talent, not increases it.

Therefore, the assertion is true, but the reasoning is not true.

The limitations of using internal sources of recruitment are as follows:

• (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;
• (ii) The employees may become lethargic if they are sure of time bound promotions;
• (iii) A new enterprise cannot use internal sources of recruitment. No organisation can fill all its vacancies from internal sources;
• (iv) The spirit of competition among the employees may be hampered;
• (v) Frequent transfers of employees may often reduce the productivity of the organisation.