Maria Boyd has been hired by Barnum Hotels to manage staffing for the regional hotel chain. Barnum intends to open two new hotels within the next three years and will have many job positions to fill. Historically, employee turnover is high at Barnum as employees remain with the company for one or two years before quitting. Maria realizes that Barnum needs to make significant changes in its personnel strategy in order to meet the company's goals for the future and improve employee retention rates.
Which one of the following, if true, most likely undermines Maria's decision to fill top positions with inside candidate

If the size of the new hotels is similar to the existing ones in the chain, it implies that the demand for top positions will be comparable to current levels.

Therefore, filling these positions with inside candidates may not address the underlying issues contributing to high turnover rates, such as dissatisfaction with company culture, career advancement opportunities, or compensation. Instead, hiring from outside the organization could bring in fresh perspectives and experiences that may better align with the evolving needs of the company and its workforce.

This undermines Maria's decision to fill top positions with inside candidates because it suggests that maintaining the status quo may not lead to improved employee retention rates in the face of future challenges and growth.