Question

which of the following statements is true of internal recruitment? a. it reduces the cost of employee training. b. it is riskier than external recruitment. c. it brings new ideas and perspectives to an organization. d. it relies on trade associations as a source of recruitment.

Explanation:

Internal recruitment involves promoting or transferring existing employees. Since they are already familiar with the organization's culture, processes, and some job - related aspects, less training is often required compared to external hires.

• Option B: Internal recruitment is generally less risky as the organization has prior knowledge of the employee's skills, work ethic, etc. External recruitment is riskier as the organization has less information about the candidate initially.
• Option C: External recruitment is more likely to bring new ideas and perspectives as external candidates come from different backgrounds. Internal candidates may have a more ingrained view of the organization.
• Option D: Trade associations are more commonly used as a source for external recruitment (e.g., when looking for specialized skills in an industry), not for internal recruitment.

Answer:

A. It reduces the cost of employee training.