Edexcel-recruitment,training and selection 1.4

Question 1

reasons to recruit staff

Answer 1

reduce pressure on existing staff
increase production to meet demand
to fill in employment gaps

Question 2

Internal

Answer 2

Jobs given to those already employed
Promotion and reorganisation

Question 3

External

Answer 3

The process of hiring employees from outside the organisation.

Question 4

external recruitment advantages

Answer 4

wider range of experience
Larger pool of workers to find best candidate
new ideas

Question 5

external recruitment disadvantages

Answer 5

longer
more expensive
selection process may not be effective

Question 6

induction training

Answer 6

introducing new employees to a job, colleagues and premises

Question 7

induction training examples

Answer 7

Learning about duties of job
Meeting new colleagues
Learning about policies of the business

Question 8

induction training advantages

Answer 8

Employees can settle down quickly
Health and safety procedures

Question 9

induction training disadvantages

Answer 9

Can be overwhelming
Disruptive which decreases productivity

Question 10

On the job training

Answer 10

An employee receives training whilst in workplace

Question 11

on the job training examples

Answer 11

demonstration
job rotation
coaching

Question 12

Demonstration

Answer 12

showing trainee how to do the job

Question 13

Job rotation

Answer 13

Trainee given several jobs to gain experience of wide range of activities

Question 14

coaching

Answer 14

a more intensive method which involves close relationships between employee and trainee

Question 15

on job training advantages

Answer 15

cost effective
Opportunity to learn whilst doing

Question 16

on job training disadvantages

Answer 16

Quality depends on the ability of trainer and time available
Learning environment may not be conducive

Question 17

off job training

Answer 17

employees training takes place away from work place

Question 18

off job training examples

Answer 18

Day or part time attendance at college
Professional development courses
online training

Question 19

off job training advantages

Answer 19

wider range of skills or qualifications
can learn from outside specialists

Question 20

off job training disadvantages

Answer 20

more expensive
Lost working time

Question 21

Recruitment

Answer 21

process of attracting and identifying potential job candidates who are suitable for a particular role.

Question 22

Selection

Answer 22

process of choosing the best candidate for a job.

Question 23

Job specification

Answer 23

outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities required from a candidate for a specific job.

Question 24

Job description

Answer 24

outlines the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular job.

Question 25

Internal advantages

Answer 25

Quick to adapt to role
Cheaper and quicker.
Businesses already familiar with employees skills and abilities.

Question 26

Internal disadvantages

Answer 26

Lead to conflict
Missed opportunity for new experience.
Limited number of applicants may be suitable.

Question 27

Job centres

Answer 27

Low level vacancies can be advertised free of charge in government-funded centres.

Question 28

Online advertising

Answer 28

Vacancies can be advertised on a businesses own website or on a specialist recruitment website. Low costs, wide reach.

Question 29

Employment agencies

Answer 29

Specialist recruitment agents advertise roles on behalf of the business, recruitment fees are charged.

Question 30

Advertise

Answer 30

Businesses with a strong social media presence can use these platforms to advertise cost effectively.

Question 31

Application

Answer 31

Collecting information from potential candidates and shortlisting candidates for an interview.

Question 32

Interview

Answer 32

Involves meeting and asking questions about their skills, experience, and knowledge.

Question 33

Assessment tasks

Answer 33

Provide shortlisted candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the job.

Question 34

Example of assessment tasks

Answer 34

Group exercises
presentation
Interviews

Question 35

Recruitment costs

Answer 35

Expenses incurred in the process of hiring,

Question 36

Training costs

Answer 36

Expenses incurred in providing training to new or existing employees.

Question 37

Selection costs

Answer 37

Expenses incurred in selecting candidates,

Question 38

what does high labour turnover do?

Answer 38

Increase costs