Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage Generally Associated with External

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage generally associated with external sources of recruitment?

• A) The pool of talent is much smaller than that available from internal sources.
• B) It is difficult to hire technical or managerial people from the outside.
• C) An organization's ability to generate new ideas and innovations may be stifled.
• D) New employees will need a longer orientation period when compared to internal sources.

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Definitions:

Piaget's Theory

A developmental theory proposed by Jean Piaget that outlines how children progress through four stages of cognitive development from infancy to adolescence.

Concrete Operational

Concrete operational stage is a phase in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete, physical objects and events.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding over the course of a human life.

Formal Operations

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically beginning around age 12, characterized by the ability to think abstractly and logically.