Edexcel-Approaches to staffing 1.4 Flashcards

1
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Effective human resource management ensures an organisation has

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the right people
the right role
the right support

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Why is Effective HRM important?

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Leads to higher productivity
Positive work enviroment

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3
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Staff as an asset

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Employees treated with respect and a source of competitive advantage.

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4
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Staff as a cost

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Focuses on the needs of the business to recruit staff.

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5
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What costs do businesses have?

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costs with hiring and training
costs with wages and salaries
costs with redundancies

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6
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Pros of cost approach

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more cost effective
decision making is quicker

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7
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cons of cost approach

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less successful staff turnover
less successful recruitment

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8
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Pros of asset approach

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rewards employee performance
motivates staff more effectively

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9
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cons of asset approach

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Business disadvantage

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10
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Flexible working

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Working arrangements where there are a variety of options offered to employees in terms of time, location and pattern.

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11
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Multi skilling

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Where staff are allowed to carry out a variety of tasks rather than specialise.

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12
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multi skilling advantages

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Reduces labour costs
Provide more comprehensive care to consumers

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13
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multi skilling disadvantages

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May require significant training
May not be appropiate for all job roles

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14
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Part time and temporary working

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Someone who works part time or when the business needs them.

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15
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Part time and temporary working advantages

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Likely to attract more workers
Improve productivity as employees working during most productive hours.

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16
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Part time and temporary working disadvantages

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Create challenges in communication and collaboration
Can be more difficult to manage and monitor staff

17
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Outsourcing

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Delegating one or more business processes to an external provider.

18
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Outsourcing Advantages

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Access specialised skills
Reduce labour cost

19
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Outsourcing Disadvantages

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Loss of control over quality and delivery create ethical issues

20
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Off shoring

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work done overseas

21
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in house

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inside the business

22
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Dismissal

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Employee dismissed because of break of contract or unacceptable behaviour

23
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Redundancy

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Employee loses job because no longer needed by business

24
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Employee rights

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Redundancy pay
A consultation with employer
A notice period

25
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Individual Approach

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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

26
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Collective Approach

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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.