Hiring of External Candidates, as Opposed to Internal Ones, Can

question 21

Multiple Choice

Hiring of external candidates, as opposed to internal ones, can:

• A) reward contributions of current staff.
• B) prove to be highly cost effective.
• C) simplify matching performance with criteria.
• D) help meet the company's diversity goals.
• E) reduce the time span of the hiring process.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, involving stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Tend-and-befriend Response

A behavioral response to stress that involves seeking social support and nurturing others, theorized to be more common in females.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy aimed at directly confronting or managing a problem to alleviate stress or conflict.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be triggered by both positive and negative experiences and can affect mental and physical health.