- very efficient
- least expensive (time and cost minimal)
- no interviews of internal candidates, saving management time and effort
- can get someone to start in the position quicker
- more apt to find applicant with specialized KSAs
- bring in new "blood" with fresh ideas
Disadvantages:
- high legal risk because of closing the process off to minorities and female candidates
- legal risk -- better be confident there are no qualified internal candidates
- can't identify hidden talent
- morale of existing staff could suffer due to feelings of being left out of the process
Nice post. Which is better when attempting a cultural change - an open or closed system?
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A closed system is best when attempting to change the culture of an organization because, while it closes off the inside candidates, it opens up the candidate pool to people outside of the organization. An open system promotes employees from within and the same culture of the organization continues to be maintained. A closed system brings in new talent with new ideas and values.
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