Which of the following is not a limitation of external sources of recruitment?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Competitive spirit
Option (1) Competitive spirit — Not a limitation of external sources (Correct). It is a merit of external recruitment. When outsiders can be brought in, the existing staff must compete with them, so they work harder to show better performance.
Option (2) Costly process — A limitation of external sources (Incorrect). Advertising the job and testing many outside candidates costs a lot of money.
Option (3) Lengthy process — A limitation of external sources (Incorrect). Searching, testing and selecting outsiders takes more time than filling the post from within.
Option (4) Dissatisfaction among existing staff — A limitation of external sources (Incorrect). Employees may feel their chances of promotion are lost when outsiders are brought in.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Merits of External Sources … (iv) Competitive Spirit: If a company taps external sources, the extisting staff will have to compete with the outsiders. They will work harder to show better performance.” “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. |