Human Resources Flashcards

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Advantages of organisational charts

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Advantages
Shows lines of communication
Who each person is accountable for

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Advantages and disadvantages of of tall structures

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Advantages
Narrow span of control, monitor subordinates easier
Promotion opportunities to motivate employees

Disadvantages
Ideas not shared outside of department
Employees feel controlled

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Advantages and disadvantages of flat organisational structures

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Advantages
Quick communication in high/ low hierarchy
Increased communication between departments

Disadvantages
Fewer promotion opportunities
Not clear lines of communication

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Advantages and disadvantages of part time working

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Advantages
Flexibility
Reduces cost for business

Disadvantages
Lower income
Higher recruitment and training costs

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Advantages and disadvantages of external recruitment

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Advantages
Larger amount of candidates
More ideas

Disadvantages
More expensive
Demotivating for internal employees

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Advantages and disadvantages of websites to advertise jobs

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Advantages
Large amounts of websites to choose
Applicants are notified when new jobs

Disadvantages
Website traffic limited

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Advantages and disadvantages of social media to advertise jobs

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Advantages
Cheaper
Versatile to many types of jobs

Disadvantages
Time consuming

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Advantages and disadvantages of local newspaper to advertise jobs

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Advantages
Useful for local jobs

Disadvantages
Reaches limited audience

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Advantages and disadvantages of CV’s

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Advantages
Key info
Easy to analyse

Disadvantages
People exaggerate skills
Lack detail

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Advantages and disadvantages of application forms

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Advantages
Only provide necessary details
Easy to compare info

Disadvantages
Less candidates
Time consuming to desugn

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