1.4.1 - Approaches to Staffing Flashcards
In what 3 ways is STAFF an ASSET?
- VALUE
- DEVELOPING STAFF
- PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING
In what way is STAFF an ASSET through - VALUE
STAFF which Support the Manfacturing Process or who Give GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE can both CONTRIBUTE to the OUTPUT - ADD VALUE TO PRODUCT
In what way is STAFF an ASSET through - DEVELOPING STAFF
Treating STAFF as an ASSET means that they’re DEVELOPED with TRAINING and Seen as a BENEFIT to the Business
A member of staff will have been recruited, trained and developed and as such has Unique Skills relevant to the Business
In what way is STAFF an ASSET through - PARTICPIATION IN DECISION MAKING
Treating Staff as an Asset means that STAFF are ALLOWED to Participate in Decision Making
Why might STAFF be seen AS A COST?
may be considered a Cost if They’re PRODUCTIVE they need to be INVESTED IN
What are 6 WAYS in which STAFF might be Seen AS A COST
- COST of RECRUITMENT
- COST of TRAINING
- COST of MINIMUM WAGE
- COST of SALARIES and WAGES
- COST of WELFARE
- COST of REDUNDNACY
What is MUTLI-SKILLING?
means a WORKFORCE that Can BE MOVED from One Job to Another
e.g. history teacher who can teach English as well
What are 3 ADVANATAGES and 2 DISADVANATGES of MUTLI-SKILLING
+ LESS STAFF are NEEDED , those that are employed are Used to Capacity not Standing around
+ MORE INTERESTING jobs for the Workers as THERE’S a VARIETY of TASKS
+ This can INCREASE EFFICIENCY , QUALITY and PRODUCTIVITY
- WORKERS become “JACK OF ALL TRADES MASTER OF NONE”
- LOSE the BENEFITS of having SPECIALIST STAFF
What is 2 ADVANATGES and 1 DISADVANATAGE of FULL TIME WORK?
+ May be MORE HIGHLY PAID per hour Than Part Time
+ Employees are COMMITED to the Business and may be MORE PRODUCTIVE , LOYAL to the Business
- LESS FLEXIBLE than part timers
What is PART TIME WORK?
Someone who WORKS FEWER hours than a Full Time Worker, LESS THAN 35 HRS a week
What is 2 ADVANATAGES and 2 DISADVANTAGES of PART TIME WORK
+ Good way to KEEP COSTS DOWN while a Business is Growing
+ Part Time Jobs ATTRACT a WIDE POOL of APPLICANTS with experience and skills who MIGHT NOT WANT a Full Time, Flexible
- EMPLOYEES might NOT GIVE the BUSINESS the COMMITMENT and LOYALTY that a FULL-TIME WORKER WOULD
- Employee May Work more than 1 Job which would make them INFLEXIBLE
What is TEMPORARY WORK
One where Employer only needs EXTRA STAFF to COVER a SEASONAL PERIOD
eg. - Christmas Staff in retail stores
What are 2 ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of TEMPORARY WORK
+ useful to MEET SEASONAL DEMANDS, and work fluctuations
+ useful to MEET EMPLOYEE SHORTAGES
- Agency Staff may be EXPENSIVE but it may be Cheaper than hiring Permanent staff
- All Staff will need some kind of TRAINING to get them started, costs MONEY and TIME
What is PERMANENT WORK?
the most Common type of Employment, an indefinite contract whereby you are employed by the company until either the employee leaves, is fired or made redundant
What are 3 ADVANTAGES and 1 DISADVANTAGE of PERMANENT WORK
+ STAFF will be VERY FOCUSED on the business, will look to the LONG-TERM to build up their professional development
+ HIGHER STAFF MORALE as they know they have a SECURE JOB
+ Employees have LOYALTY to business, REDUCES ABSENTEEISM and INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY
- Permanent Staff can DEVELOP NEGATIVE ATTITUDES to work, may become LAZY, uncooperative, disinterested in the business
