Question

Promotion is defined as giving a higher position to the employee, which carries more responsibilities and higher status. Promotion means advancement of an employee in terms of pay and status and also improvement in working conditions.

Which of the following is not a limited promotion process?

[1 mark]

• A. More talented outsiders may not be employed
• B. More talented outsiders may not be employed
• C. The promoted employees may not possess the required knowledge and skills
• D. No favouritism is involved as seniority and merit both are the basis for promotion

Answer 1

The correct option is D No favouritism is involved as seniority and merit both are the basis for promotion

The following are the limitations of the promotion process:
Employees promoted from within the organisation may not possess the required knowledge and skills.
More talented outsiders may not be employed.
Mobility of labour is stopped as a person would stick to the organisation which he joined. Promotion decisions may involve favouritism in the absence of clear-cut criteria.
The expansion and growth of the organisation is restricted by the limited talents of existing staff.