1.4.2 recruitment

Question 1

what are the stages of the recruitment process?

Answer 1

identify the vacancy
write a job description
write a person a specification
advertise the vacancy
candidates apply and are shortlisted
candidates are interviewed
candidates may participate in recruitment activity

Question 2

what is internal recruitment and the advantage?

Answer 2

workers already in the business can apply for a new position
+ cheaper
+ less training
+ already know company culture

Question 3

what is external recruitment and the advantages?

Answer 3

workers outside of the business can apply
+ brings new skills and ideas
+ enthusiastic and work harder

Question 4

what is the cost of training?

Answer 4

• cost of advertising
• cost of the wage
• loss of management time

Question 5

what is induction training?

Answer 5

new workers are given training to ensure they are: familiar with the workplace and are able to do their job

Question 6

what is on the job training?

Answer 6

coaching or mentoring while doing the job

Question 7

pros and cons of on the job training?

Answer 7

+ output continues, no time wasted
+ easier and cheaper to organise
- can disrupt others
- new workers may not pick up the skills straightaway

Question 8

what is off the job training?

Answer 8

involves work at home or courses at company training centres/ colleges

Question 9

pros and cons of off the job training?

Answer 9

+ more motivating, mistakes are reduced
+ less stressful
- expensive
- employees may fail to see the link between training and workplace

Question 10

when is training required?

Answer 10

• new employees
• new tech/equipment is introduced
• there is new health and safety legislation
• there are new working practises