Which of the Following Is the Most Important Disadvantage of Using

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important disadvantage of using employee referrals for recruitment?

• A) It makes human resource planning near impossible due to the unpredictable nature of the talent pool.
• B) Training recruiters to recognize potential in candidates in this way is difficult and costly.
• C) Discrimination may result because people tend to refer others from similar backgrounds.
• D) It is likely that individuals will refer weak candidates in order to lessen internal competition for promotions.

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