CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2024-25: question 5
From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section A, question 5, for 1 mark. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q5 · 1 mark · MCQStaffing
Choose the statement that correctly highlights the benefit of using external sources of recruitment.
- (A)Competitive spirit among the existing staff
- (B)Reduction in employees turnover
- (C)Helps in increasing employees satisfaction
- (D)Develops a sense of security amongst employees
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Hints
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Hint 1
Which options describe promotion from within?
Hint 2
How do existing employees react when outsiders may get the job?
Step-by-step solution
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B, C and D are benefits of internal sources (lower turnover, satisfaction and security of existing employees through promotion).
- 1 mark
When outsiders can be brought in, existing staff must compete with them and work harder: competitive spirit is a benefit of external sources. Option (A).
Answer: (A) Competitive spirit among the existing staff
Where the marks are
- Outsiders create competition (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Staffing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
- Topic: Sources of Recruitment
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