Chapter – 6 Staffing (10 marks)

Why are external sources of recruitment better than internal sources of recruitment? Explain briefly, any six reasons – 6 marks

Or

What are the merits of external sources of recruitment?

• Wide choice is possible as many applications can be obtained from external source.
• Fresh candidates infuse new blood and new ideas into the enterprise
• Internal employees have to compete with fresh external candidates, which proves to be advantageous to the firm.
• Internal source is not capable of meeting entire requirements of the enterprise so it has to depend on external sources also.

Explain in brief any 6 external sources of recruitment of employees?
(½ for naming each source + ½ mark for explanation) - Imp

All firms cannot meet all their manpower requirements from internal sources alone. Therefore recruitment from outside sources is necessary. These sources are:

Recommendation of present employees:
Many firms encourage their employees to recommend their relatives/friends for employment because they believe this policy will prove to be a valuable asset

• in maintaining goodwill of the present employees; and
• in finding reliable candidates.

Factory Gate:

In times of severe unemployment and when unskilled workers and casual workers are required, workers are recruited from a large number of job seekers that assemble everyday at the factory gate.

Notices:

Notices or posters placed at a central location in the workshop, office or at the factory gate help in identifying suitable candidates for the job.

Jobbers & Contractors: (Agents)

Many industries in India secure their manpower requirements through jobbers and contractors. These jobbers and contractors keep in touch with the potential labourers in the villages and on payment of a commission, bring them to the places where workers are needed.

Waiting list:

Many firms receive casual applications either through mail or personal visits to the firms. These applications are kept in record and can prove to be an excellent source of recruitment.

Personnel Consultants:

If the personnel policy of the firm permits, a firm can opt to use the services of a personnel or management consultancy firm that is specialised in recruitment purposes.

Media advertising:

Advertising is a popular method of recruiting staff. The benefit is that the firm can use the most appropriate newspaper or journal to advertise the vacancy and also get the best candidate to fill up the vacancy.