Question

Recruitment from within may lead to infighting among employees aspiring for limited higher-level positions in an organisation. This is one of the demerits of recruitment from internal source. What is it called?

• A. Uncertainty
• B. Inbreeding
• C. Bone of contention
• D. Inefficiency

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Bone of contention

Recruitment from within may lead to infighting among employees aspiring for limited higher-level positions in an organization. This is one of the demerits of recruitment from internal source.It is known as the bone off contention.In any case, it narrows down the area of selection and does not provide equal opportunity to all qualifies persons to be considered for the jobs.