6 - How Employers/employees Work In A Enterpising Way

Question 0

What are the risks of a business being enterprising

Answer 0

• a risk could be if a business introduces a new product or service, it could be costly to do and not be sure whether or not the customer will want to buy it

Question 1

Why do businesses try and operate in enterprising ways

Answer 1

• in order to stay ahead of the competition a business needs to be a bit different.
• it needs to come up with new ideas to make it stand out to the customer.

Question 2

Why is e commerce a enterprising idea

Answer 2

• there is an increasing use of the internet for shopping and is something that can be used to keep up with competitors or surpass them.

Question 3

How can employees be enterprising

Answer 3

• if the employee works more than the hours stated in their contract
• they could give new ideas and feedback to the business/head office.
• take part in new projects to communicate new ideas .
• flexible work force, all employees are trained in a number of different roles known as job rotation

Question 4

What are the benefits of a business operating in a enterprising way

Answer 4

• employees feel that they are a important part of the business and that their opinions are taken into account which motivates them to work harder.
• business will have a improved reputation from customers because they know the products are good quality and up to date.
• increase in sales or profits, if the products made are innovative, this could have a positive effects on sales. Or change practices e.g e commerce could also increase sales.

Question 5

What do employees expect from employers

Answer 5

• suitable working conditions - e.g hours , environment and holidays
• contract of employment - this will include details of the rate of pay
• equal opportunities
• safe working environment - expect your health and safety to be looked after. E.g. Provided protective clothing and training to use equipment

Question 6

What do employers expect from employees

Answer 6

• punctuality - turn up to work on time or let employer know you will be late
• adherence to procedures - follow rules and regulations in workplace
• fulfilment of job - completing the job you are being paid to do
• complying with health and safety procedures - e.g wear provided protective clothing.

Question 7

What are the 4 legal frameworks employees and employers have to follow

Answer 7

1. The employment rights act
2. Sex discrimination act
3. Race relation act
4. Disability discrimination act

Question 8

How can employees and employers develop a good working relationship

Answer 8

• holding meetings - employee feels that their contributions are welcome and taken into account.
• reward schemes - such as employee of the month which is a appraisal system which can let employees formally know that their work is valued.
• the environment that people work in can have a positive or negative effect on the working relationship.

Question 9

What is the equal pay act

Answer 9

Women are paid the same as men when they do the same job

Question 10

What is race relations act

Answer 10

People cannot be treated differently on grounds of race, colour or gender.

(Prevents racism)

Question 11

What is sex discrimination act

Answer 11

Stops discrimination of genders

Question 12

What is the health and safety at work act

Answer 12

Employers are responsible for protecting workers from dangers in the work place

Question 13

What is the minimum wage act

Answer 13

Minimum wage set for 16-17 , 18-21 and 22+ to avoid exploitation of workers

Question 14

What is employment rights act

Answer 14

A written contract of work with job title, hours etc. must be given within 2 months of start

Question 15

What is disability discrimination act

Answer 15

Employers cannot discriminate against the disabled when recruiting or in the workplace

Premises must have disabled access