Communicating Legislation/Regulations - Advantages and Disadvantages

Question 1

List Advantages and Disadvantages of an Intranet

Answer 1

Advantages:
- Easy to update, meaning all staff have access to the most up-to-date version.
- Can be referred to at any time if any information is forgotten.

Disadvantages:
- Questions cannot be asked instantly and an immediate response received.

Question 2

List Advantages and Disadvantages of Email

Answer 2

Advantages:
- Allows staff to read the information at a time that suits them and when they can concentrate.
- Attachments can give additional details

Disadvantages:
- Because emails are low cost and provide instant delivery, employees get many emails - this can result in the email with the legislation information being easily overlooked.

Question 3

List Advantages and Disadvantages of Staff Meetings

Answer 3

Advantages:
- Allows staff to ask questions and seek clarification on anything they do not understand and get an instant answer.
- Easier to explain verbally, detailed information on company policies and procedures to staff.

Disadvantages:
- It is a time consuming method of communication the information.

Question 4

List Advantages and Disadvantages of Posters

Answer 4

Advantages:
- They can provide information, procedures and warnings to staff in an eye-catching manner.
- They can show diagrams to explain the requirements.

Disadvantages:
- Needs to be regularly updated to ensure the latest version of information
is on display.