Which of the following would likely be the least effective method of recruiting internal job candidates?

Correct answer: C. Advertising in national newspapers and journals

  • A. Posting information on Organisational bulletin boards
  • B. Examining HR records of current employees
  • C. Advertising in national newspapers and journals
  • D. Internal Sources

Explanation

National newspapers and journals reach the external labour market, so they are poorly suited to recruiting current employees. Bulletin boards and HR records directly help identify internal candidates.

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