Which of the following is not the merit while filling vacancies in higher jobs from within the organization?

Option 1 -> Filling jobs internally is cheaper as compared to getting candidates from external sources. This IS a merit - internal recruitment saves costs on advertising, recruitment agencies, and extensive selection processes. Option 2 -> Employees are motivated as a promotion at a higher level may lead to a chain of promotions at lower levels in the organization. This IS a merit - internal promotions boost employee morale and motivation by demonstrating career growth opportunities. Option 3 -> This is a more reliable way of recruitment since the candidates are already known to the organization. This IS a merit - the organization already has knowledge of the employee's performance, skills, and cultural fit, reducing hiring risks. Option 4 -> It is a time consuming process to recruit people from within the organization. This is NOT a merit - this statement describes a disadvantage. Moreover, it's factually incorrect as internal recruitment is typically faster than external recruitment. Hence, Option 4 -> Internal recruitment is actually faster and less time-consuming compared to external recruitment. This option describes a disadvantage rather than a merit, making it the correct answer to what is NOT a merit of internal recruitment -> correct