Question : Statement 1: External sources of recruitment involve hiring candidates from outside the organization.
Statement 2: External sources of recruitment are exclusively focused on employee transfers.
Option 1: Both statements are true.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Option 3: Statement 2 is true, but statement 1 is false.
Option 4: Both statements are false.
Correct Answer:
Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 is true. External sources of recruitment involve hiring candidates from outside the organization. This can include methods such as campus placements, job portals, advertisements, and hiring through external agencies.
Statement 2 is false. External sources of recruitment are not exclusively focused on employee transfers. Employee transfers typically fall under internal sources of recruitment, where existing employees are moved to different roles or departments within the organization. External sources are primarily concerned with bringing in new talent from outside the organization.