Question

Filling vacancies from within the organization has some merits as well as demerits. Briefly explain any four such merits and any four demerits. 

Answer 1

Filling vacancies from within the Organisation have some merits as well as demerits.

Merits of Internal Sources of Recruitment:
The following are the advantages of internal sources of recruitment:

• Simple and Economical: The process of selection and placement becomes very simple and economical.
• No need for Training: There is no need for induction training.
• Motivation: Motivates the employees to improve their performance.
• Promotional Avenues: Promotional avenues lead to the establishment of industrial peace.

 

Demerits of Internal Sources of Recruitment:
Internal sources of recruitment suffer from the following demerits :

• Fresh and more Talented Stock: The scope for the entrance of fresh and more talented stock is reduced.
• Promotion: Surety of promotion makes the employees lazy.
• Lack of Competition: It reduces the feeling of competition among the employees.
• Frequent Transfers: Productivity of an organization is also affected by frequent transfers.