Appointing workers from inside the business is called what?

• A. External recruitment
• B. Outsourcing
• C. Internal recruitment
• D. Temporary staffing

Answer: (C)

Recruiting from within a company means promoting or transferring current employees into new roles. This describes internal recruitment, since the people being appointed already work for the business and are familiar with its processes and culture. The main advantage is speed and cost savings: you can fill vacancies quickly with someone who requires less onboarding and training, and you preserve knowledge of how the company operates. It also signals career progression, which can boost morale and retention. However, relying only on internal candidates can limit fresh ideas and external skills, and it may cause tensions if some staff feel overlooked. The other approaches—external recruitment, outsourcing, and temporary staffing—bring in workers from outside or through third-party services, so they do not fit the idea of appointing from inside the business.