AOS 3 - Staffing a business Flashcards
Effective management strategies
- Clearly communicating goals
- Motivating employees
- Supporting employees
Staffing
Are the people who work for the business in exchange for payment
Responsibility for staffing
- The human resource manager is responsible for all staffing decisions in a large business
- Human resource management is the effective management of the relationship between an employer (business) and their employees and involves all aspects of the employment cycle.
The effect of technology on staffing needs
- Technology has directly impacted the staffing needs of some businesses.
- It has both a positive and negative impact
- Technology has led to some jobs becoming obsolete while also leading to the creation of new jobs
- It has also led to a simplification of labour-intensive jobs in mining, construction, and manufacturing
- Also, give the opportunity to develop the business through new ideas
Software
Are the programs used on computers and other electronic devices
Automation
The ability of a machine to complete a task without human interaction
Machinery
Is a group of equipment that works together to perform a task
Job analysis
Process of identifying the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a specific role
Job description
Summary of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a specific role
Job specifications
Are the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications for a specific role
Job design
Process of organising several duties, tasks, and responsibilities into one specific role
A job analysis examines
- Actual job activities
- The equipment used on the job
- Specific job behaviours required
- Working conditions
- The degree of supervision necessary
Internal recruitment
Process of filling job vacancies with existing staff at the business
Intranet
Is a private computer network used to share information within a business
Word of mouth
Is the verbal communication of information between individuals
External recruitment
- Used to find suitable applicants from outside the business
- Used to replace a member of staff that has either been promoted, fired, retired or resigned
Recruitment methods
- Websites
- Online recruitment agencies
- Social media
Employee selection methods
- Interviews
- Psychological testing
- Work testing
- Online section
Psychological testing
Is a scientific method of examining a job applicant’s behavioural style and reasoning skills
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Contractual
Requires an employee to work for a specific period of time or for the duration of a specific task
Casual
Requires an employee to work without regular and guaranteed hours
Fair work laws
- Minimum entitlements for all employment
- Includes the National Employment Standards
Awards
- Set minimum pay and conditions for an industry or occupation
- Cover most employees in Australia
