Edexcel-Approaches to staffing 1.4 Flashcards
Effective human resource management ensures an organisation has
the right people
the right role
the right support
Why is Effective HRM important?
Leads to higher productivity
Positive work enviroment
Staff as an asset
Employees treated with respect and a source of competitive advantage.
Staff as a cost
Focuses on the needs of the business to recruit staff.
What costs do businesses have?
costs with hiring and training
costs with wages and salaries
costs with redundancies
Pros of cost approach
more cost effective
decision making is quicker
cons of cost approach
less successful staff turnover
less successful recruitment
Pros of asset approach
rewards employee performance
motivates staff more effectively
cons of asset approach
Business disadvantage
Flexible working
Working arrangements where there are a variety of options offered to employees in terms of time, location and pattern.
Multi skilling
Where staff are allowed to carry out a variety of tasks rather than specialise.
multi skilling advantages
Reduces labour costs
Provide more comprehensive care to consumers
multi skilling disadvantages
May require significant training
May not be appropiate for all job roles
Part time and temporary working
Someone who works part time or when the business needs them.
Part time and temporary working advantages
Likely to attract more workers
Improve productivity as employees working during most productive hours.
Part time and temporary working disadvantages
Create challenges in communication and collaboration
Can be more difficult to manage and monitor staff
Outsourcing
Delegating one or more business processes to an external provider.
Outsourcing Advantages
Access specialised skills
Reduce labour cost
Outsourcing Disadvantages
Loss of control over quality and delivery create ethical issues
Off shoring
work done overseas
in house
inside the business
Dismissal
Employee dismissed because of break of contract or unacceptable behaviour
Redundancy
Employee loses job because no longer needed by business
Employee rights
Redundancy pay
A consultation with employer
A notice period
Individual Approach
Focuses on the relationship between an employee and their employer.
The employer has the power to hire, fire, and set the terms and conditions of employment
Collective Approach
A process whereby a group of employees negotiate with their employer for better rights.
Union acts as a collective voice to bargain the employee and workers conflict interest.
