1.4.2 RECRUITMENT / SELECTION

Question 1

what is recruitment

Answer 1

the process of finding and hiring the correct people to fill job vacancies

Question 2

what are the 2 forms of recruitment

Answer 2

internal = we hire staff from within the business
external = we hire staff from outside the business

Question 3

advantages of internal hiring

Answer 3

• candidates understand company culture
• can save on recruitment costs
• can boost morale and motivation
• often requires less training
• helps retain institutional knowledge

Question 4

disadvantages of internal hiring

Answer 4

• can restrict the talent pool access
• other employees may feel overlooked
• can create tension or disrupt existing team dynamics
• may lack specific skills or experiences

Question 5

advantages of external hiring

Answer 5

• access to wider talent pool
• bring fresh perspectives and ideas
• can minimise potential conflicts
• may possess unique skills

Question 6

disadvantages of external hiring

Answer 6

• often is higher recruitment costs
• hiring new may take longer to adjust
• risk of disrupting team dynamics
• may lead to loss of internal morale

Question 7

what are the non financial costs of recruitment

Answer 7

• loss of time as staff must be part of the process
• staff can find someone else’s progress off-putting
• causes inefficiency as staff are too preoccupied to focus on daily work