Which of the following are the external sources of recruitment?

(A) Recommendations of Employees

(B) Transfers

(C) Direct Recruitment

(D) Campus Recruitment

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 -> (A), (B) and (D) only - Incorrect because Transfers (B) is an internal source, not external, as it involves moving existing employees within the organization.

Option 2 -> (A), (C) and (D) only - This correctly identifies all external sources: employee recommendations bring candidates from outside, direct recruitment targets external candidates, and campus recruitment hires from educational institutions.

Option 3 -> (A), (B), (C) and (D) - Incorrect because it includes Transfers (B), which is an internal source of recruitment involving existing employees.

Option 4 -> (B), (C) and (D) only - Incorrect because Transfers (B) is an internal source, not an external one.

Hence, Option 2: (A), (C) and (D) only -> External recruitment sources bring candidates from outside the organization. Employee recommendations (A) source external candidates, direct recruitment (C) attracts outsiders through advertisements/walk-ins, and campus recruitment (D) hires from colleges. Transfers (B) is excluded as it's an internal source involving existing employees -> correct