Organization W has had an opening in a key managerial role for three weeks, which is viewed as a long time. In situations like this in the past, Organization W has had to resort to hiring external to the organization, which is less preferable to the company, in order to fill the position in question. Which of the following best captures what Organization W is likely suffering from?

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Organization W is likely suffering from a weak talent bench, which refers to a lack of qualified internal candidates to fill key positions. The fact that the company has had to resort to external hiring in the past suggests that they do not have a strong pool of potential candidates within the organization. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as a lack of investment in employee development or a failure to identify and nurture high-potential individuals. Poor HR planning, a weak training and development program, and a lack of value for promotions could all contribute to a weak talent bench, but do not fully capture the situation described in the scenario.

Organization W Has Had an Opening in a Key Managerial