Human Resources Flashcards
Advantages of organisational charts
Advantages
Shows lines of communication
Who each person is accountable for
Advantages and disadvantages of of tall structures
Advantages
Narrow span of control, monitor subordinates easier
Promotion opportunities to motivate employees
Disadvantages
Ideas not shared outside of department
Employees feel controlled
Advantages and disadvantages of flat organisational structures
Advantages
Quick communication in high/ low hierarchy
Increased communication between departments
Disadvantages
Fewer promotion opportunities
Not clear lines of communication
Advantages and disadvantages of part time working
Advantages
Flexibility
Reduces cost for business
Disadvantages
Lower income
Higher recruitment and training costs
Advantages and disadvantages of external recruitment
Advantages
Larger amount of candidates
More ideas
Disadvantages
More expensive
Demotivating for internal employees
Advantages and disadvantages of websites to advertise jobs
Advantages
Large amounts of websites to choose
Applicants are notified when new jobs
Disadvantages
Website traffic limited
Advantages and disadvantages of social media to advertise jobs
Advantages
Cheaper
Versatile to many types of jobs
Disadvantages
Time consuming
Advantages and disadvantages of local newspaper to advertise jobs
Advantages
Useful for local jobs
Disadvantages
Reaches limited audience
Advantages and disadvantages of CV’s
Advantages
Key info
Easy to analyse
Disadvantages
People exaggerate skills
Lack detail
Advantages and disadvantages of application forms
Advantages
Only provide necessary details
Easy to compare info
Disadvantages
Less candidates
Time consuming to desugn
