4.1 Recruitment Flashcards

1
Q

Why do firms need to recruit?

A

Retirement
Employee has taken a job elsewhere
Employee has been discharged from unsatisfactory work
Business is Growing

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2
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What does HR stand for?

A

Human Resources

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3
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What is the definition of HR?

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Human Resources is the department that makes sure the right people are employed

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4
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What is Internal Recruitment?

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This occurs when a business looks to fill vacancy from its existing workforce

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5
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Give the advantages and disadvantages of Internal Recruitment?

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Advantages:

Easier to assess applicants as more information is available
Less costly and quicker than external research
Employee is already familiar with organisation policy

Disadvantages:

Training will be needed
Goals may be more difficult to achieve
Fewer Applicants

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What is External Recruitment?

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This is when a business looks to fill a vacancy from any suitable applicant from outside the business

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7
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Give examples of External Recruitment

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Advertising - Newspapers and Magazines
Job Centres - Government organisation
Employment Agencies
Word of Mouth

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8
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Describe the stages of the recruitment process

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  1. A vacancy occurs
  2. Job Description is written
  3. A Person Specification is Written
  4. Job is advertised
  5. Candidates apply
  6. Short Listing takes place
  7. Vacancy is filled
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9
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Name the different types of employees

A

Part time
Full time
Temporary
Permanent

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What is a Part time Employee?

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People that are employed to work for a proportion of the full working week

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What is a Full time Employee?

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People that are employed to work a full working week

Over 30 hours a week

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What is a Temporary employee?

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People only employed for a set amount of time

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What is a Permanent Employee?

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People working for a business that work with a indefinite contract

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