HRM past paper questions Flashcards
Describe the methods which may be used to motivate employees
Ensuring staff have good working conditions
giving employees prospects for promotion
having an open doors policy
the business an do quality circles
give employees bonuses where they receive additional payment on top of salary
giving employees a good rate of pay
Explain the benefits of an appraisal system
training needs are identified. This means quality standards will be improved
Targets will be set about future performance. This means employees will be motivated to be successful as they are given goals to work towards
employees can be given a promotion. This means employees are less likely to leave the organisation
motivating for employees if its positive. This means they are more likely to produce high quality work
feedback is given from staff. This means improvements to policies and procedures can be made
Describe the benefits of workforce planning.
Gaps in the current staffing can be identified
Relevant training can be given
Allows continuity of production
Avoid overstaffing/surplus
Flexible working practices may be considered so that staff are available when
they are needed most
Explain the ways in which organisations can fulfil the following employee needs,
as set out by Maslow’s hierarchy Safety and security needs
provide staff with safety equipment. this means staff will be confident that they will not be harmed
Providing staff with permanent contracts. this means they will have job security
Explain the ways in which organisations can fulfil the following employee needs,
as set out by Maslow’s hierarchy. esteem needs
Allow staff to take the lead on projects. this means they will feel empowered
praise employees for their good work. this means staff will be motivated
