Which of the following elements represent internal factors that influence the recruitment process of an organization? 1. Organizational Recruitment Policy 2. Sons of the Soil Legislation / Local Domicile Norms 3. Organizational Image (Employer Brand) 4. Human Resource Planning Select the correct combination using the codes given below:

Factors affecting recruitment in Human Resource Management are categorized into Internal Factors (endogenous parameters controlled or shaped directly by the organization) and External Factors (environmental pressures originating outside the firm): Internal Factors of Recruitment: Recruitment Policy (Item 1): Internal organizational guidelines determining whether vacancies are filled through internal promotions, external sourcing, or specific reservations. Organizational Image / Employer Brand (Item 3): The perception, reputation, and goodwill of the firm in the job market, which directly determines its capability to attract high-caliber applicants. Human Resource Planning (Item 4): Internal estimation of manpower requirements, skill shortages, and vacancy projections that determines the scale and timing of recruitment drives. Other internal factors include: Size of the firm, cost of recruitment, and growth/expansion plans. External Factors of Recruitment: Sons of the Soil / Local Preference Policy (Item 2): An external socio-political and legal constraint imposed by state/local governments or statutory regulations mandating preference for local candidates in employment. Other external factors include: Labor market conditions, trade union agreements, legal regulations, and economic conditions. Since items 1, 3, and 4 are internal factors while 2 is an external factor, (D) is the correct choice.