Consider the following facts regarding external sources of recruitment.

A. It promotes loyalty.

B. It increases competitive spirit.

C. It leads to wider choice.

D. It can be used in emergency situation.

E. It introduce fresh talent.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

B, C and E only

The correct answer is option (4)- B, C and E only.

An enterprise has to tap external sources for various positions because all the vacancies cannot be filled through internal recruitment. The existing staff may be insufficient or they may not fulfill the eligibility criteria of the jobs to be filled. External recruitment provides wide choice and brings new blood in the organisation. 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 provides 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 existing staff will have to compete with the outsiders. They will work harder to show better performance.