Section 2.8 Recruitment, Selection and Training of Employees

Question 1

What is internal recruitment?

Answer 1

Filling a vacant post with someone already employed in the business

Question 2

What is external recruitment?

Answer 2

Filling a vacant post with someone not already employed in the business

Question 3

What are the advantages of internal recruitment?

Answer 3

• The vacancy is filled more quickly and more cheaply
• Applicants already know how the business works
• The business already knows the strengths and weaknesses of applicants
• Employees can become more motivated when they see that there is a chance of promotion

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of internal recruitment?

Answer 4

• A better candidate could have been found outside of the business
• Could cause conflict in the workplace if other internal candidates feel they should have go the job
• It does not bring new ideas
• There is still a vacancy to be filled unless the employees previous job has become redundant

Question 5

What are the advantages of external recruitment?

Answer 5

• External candidates bring new ideas which can improve the efficiency of the business
• There is a wider choice of applicants with different skills and expertise
• It avoids the risk of conflict within the workforce which could occur if someone in the workforce is promoted

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of external recruitment?

Answer 6

• It is more time-consuming and expensive

- External applicants may need training which add to the business’ costs