Which of the Following Is a Limitation of Recruiting from Within

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of recruiting from within the organization?

• A)Most entry-level jobs are filled with current employees.
• B)In firms with a promote-from-within policy, positions are rarely filled externally.
• C)If there is a job posting policy, external candidates can only be considered if there are no qualified internal candidates.
• D)If positions are vacated unexpectedly, there may be no qualified internal candidates.
• E)All of the above are limitations of recruiting from within.

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Definitions:

Nepotism

The practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, based on their relationship rather than on their abilities or qualifications.

Realistic Job Preview

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HR Specialist

A professional focusing on specific areas within human resources, such as recruitment, training, or employee relations.

Credible

A quality of being believable or worthy of trust.