Dionne Wants to Post a Vacancy as an Internal Only

question 45

Multiple Choice

Dionne wants to post a vacancy as an internal only posting. Her manager, Ty, cautions her about only posting internally, as the benefits do not always outweigh the challenges. Which of the following might be a challenge that Ty is referring to?

• A) The process is expensive and takes a long time.
• B) Once that job is filled, it will create a new vacancy that Dionne will have to fill.
• C) The risks are high because even though you know the individual, it will be a new position.
• D) It may expand the applicant pool to include too many to interview in a timely manner.
• E) It may decrease morale, because only one person can get the new job.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

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Proactive Interference

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