Which one of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources?

Which one of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources?

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I. Multiple Choice Questions:

1.Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources of

candidates to fill vacant positions in a firm?

A) lack of knowledge regarding a candidate's strengths

B) potential to lose employees who aren't promoted

C) questionable commitment of candidates to the firm

D) significant training and orientation requirements

2.Personnel activities associated with human resource management most likely include all

of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) orienting and training new employees

B) appraising employee performance

C) building employee commitment

D) developing customer relationships

3. Harley-Davidson sells a line of boots, helmets, and leather jackets indicating that the firm

is pursuing which of the following strategies?

A) conglomerate diversification

B) geographic expansion

C) related diversification

D) horizontal integration

4.The 2008 announcement by Starbucks that it would be closing approximately 600 of its

stores suggests the firm was using a ________ strategy.

A) consolidation

B) diversification

C) geographic expansion

D) vertical integration

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

Graduate School of Business

Human Resource Management (HRM924)

Revision Sheet

Lecturer: Dr. Ingy Selim

Which one of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources?

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Human Resource Management, 15e (Dessler)

Chapter 5 Personnel Planning and Recruiting

1) What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process?

A) performing initial screening interviews

B) building a pool of candidates

C) performing candidate background checks

D) deciding what positions to fill

Answer: D

Explanation: D) The first step of the recruitment and selection process is deciding what

positions to fill through personnel planning and forecasting.

Difficulty: Moderate

Chapter: 5

Objective: 1

AACSB: Analytical Thinking

Learning Outcome: 5.1 Explain the main techniques used in employment planning and

forecasting.

2) Which of the following terms refers to the background investigations, tests, and physical

exams that firms use to identify viable candidates for a job?

A) selection tools

B) job analysis methods

C) personnel techniques

D) forecasting tools

Answer: A

Explanation: A) Selection tools, such as tests, background investigations, and physical exams,

are used by firms to identify viable candidates for a job. After candidates complete applications

and undergo initial screening interviews, a firm uses these selection tools before interviewing the

candidate more thoroughly or making a job offer.

Difficulty: Easy

Chapter: 5

Objective: 1

AACSB: Analytical Thinking

Learning Outcome: 5.1 Explain the main techniques used in employment planning and

forecasting.

Which of the following is one of the primary disadvantages of internal recruitment?

People who apply for a potential promotion from within may become disillusioned with their employer when a colleague is selected instead of them. This may convince them to look for a new employer. As such, this a primary disadvantage of internal recruiting.

What are the disadvantages of external sources?

What Are the Disadvantages of External Recruitment?.
Higher Risk. The external recruitment process can attract candidates who are not relevant or worthy of the open position. ... .
Greater Cost. ... .
Time Consuming. ... .
Possibility of Maladjustment..

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private?

Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is B) Applicant screening may not be thorough. Many businesses give the hiring process to private employment agencies to complete hiring requirements in the firm.

What are the disadvantages of external and internal recruitment?

Conclusion: which is better?.