Under external recruitment, the existing staff work harder to show be…

Under external recruitment, the existing staff work harder to show better performance.

Which merit of external sources of recruitment does this describe?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → Competitive spirit

Option (1) Wider choice — Incorrect. Wider choice comes from the large number of applicants who apply when vacancies are advertised widely.

Option (2) Fresh talent — Incorrect. Fresh talent means outsiders bring new blood when present employees are too few or unfit.

Option (3) Competitive spirit — Correct. Under external recruitment, the existing staff have to compete with the outsiders. This pushes them to work harder to show better performance.

Option (4) Qualified personnel — Incorrect. Qualified personnel means the firm can attract qualified and trained people from outside.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Merits of External Sources The advantages of using external sources of recruitment are as follows:
(i) Qualified Personnel: By using external sources of recruitment, the management can attract qualified and trained people to apply for vacant jobs in the organisation.
(ii) Wider Choice: When vacancies are advertised widely, a large number of applicants from outside the organisation apply. The management has a wider choice while selecting the people for employment.
(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.
(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.”