human resources - placement

Question 1

3 points of the placement procedure
[outline, position] [determine, psychometric] [relationship, expectations, competencies]

Answer 1

• the business should outline the specific expectations of the employees new position
• determine the employees strengths/ weaknesses/ skills and interests by subjecting him to various psychometric tests
• determine the relationship between the expectations of the position and the competencies of the new employee

Question 2

2 links between salary determination and the BCEA
[outlines, sets out]

Answer 2

• the BCEA outlines legalities such as the employment contract, which affects salary determination
• the BCEA sets out conditions for fair labour practices and the human resources practices

Question 3

4 fringe benefits
[ M,P,P,F ]

Answer 3

• medical aid fund
• pension fund
• provident fund
• funeral benefits

Question 4

3 advantages of fringe benefits
[ improves, increases, save ]

Answer 4

• improves productivity resulting in higher profitability
• it increases employee satisfaction as they may be willing to go the extra mile
• businesses save money because benefits are tax deductible

Question 5

2 disadvantages of fringe benefits
[cant, fail] [conflict]

Answer 5

• businesses that cannot offer fringe benefits fail to attract skilled workers
• it can create conflict if allocated unfairly

Question 6

3 benefits required by the law (compulsory benefits)
[UIF, contribute, paid]

Answer 6

• Unemployment Insurance Fund
• employees are required to contribute 1% of their basic salary to UIF
• contributions are paid to the UIF or to SARS