Recruitment and Selection: Internal Hiring

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What is a key benefit of promoting employees from within the organization?

Being able to consider external candidates

Reducing recruitment and hiring costs (correct)

Increased preferential treatment in advancement

Access to a wider pool of skilled workers

What is a limitation of recruiting from within the organization?

Candidates already know the company culture

Managers are already familiar with the candidate's performance

It limits the number of skilled workers to choose from (correct)

It increases the chances of filling key jobs immediately

What is an indicator of a poor internal filling of positions?

Filling key jobs quickly

All current employees are suitable for the job

Considering external candidates

Key jobs are not filled immediately (correct)

What is a potential consequence of not choosing an internal candidate for a promotion?

They become frustrated and undermine the chosen candidate Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of internal recruitment in terms of candidate selection?

Managers already know the candidate's performance level Signup and view all the answers

Why is promoting from within the organization a viable option?

The potential candidate is already a member of the work team Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of recruitment in the Human Resource Management process?

To identify and attract potential job candidates Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by companies to locate potential hires from outside sources?

Advertising Signup and view all the answers

When would a company likely recruit from external sources?

When replacing a departing employee Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of internal recruitment?

Minimizing training costs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an external source of recruitment?

Employment agencies Signup and view all the answers

Why might a company choose to recruit from internal sources?

To promote employee growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice of hiring relatives referred to as?

Nepotism Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of campus recruiting for some firms?

Finding candidates with bundles of dreams and willingness to face challenges Signup and view all the answers

What type of businesses are employment agencies?

Public or private businesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of head hunters?

To fill executive positions for companies Signup and view all the answers

Why is campus recruiting becoming widespread in highly developed firms?

To form a strong linkage with colleges and universities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between internal and external recruitment sources?

Internal recruitment focuses on current employees Signup and view all the answers

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