Managment Of Staff Flashcards

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What is employment cycle?

A

Covers all stages in the process of employing staff

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2
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What is staff planning?

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The development of strategies to meet the businesses future human resource needs.

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3
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What is job analysis?

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A systematic study of each employees duties, tasks and work environment

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4
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What is job description?

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A written statement describing the employees duties, tasks and responsibilities associated with the job

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5
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What is job specification?

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A list of the key qualifications needed to perform a particular job in terms of education, skills and experience

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6
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What is recruitment ?

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The proces of attracting qualified job applicants

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7
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What is internal recruitment?

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Involves filling job vacancies with present employees

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8
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What is human resources managment?

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The effective managment of the formal relationship between the employer and employees and involves the recruitment, selection, training, development, appraisal and dismissal of staff

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9
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What is external recruitment?

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Filling job vacancies with people from outside the business

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10
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What is employee selection?

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Involves gathering information about each applicant for a position, then using that information to choose the most appropriate applicant.

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11
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What is curriculum vitae?

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A summary of a persons previous employment experience.

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12
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What is a structured interview?

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The interviewer asks a series of prepared questions based on the job specifications.

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13
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What is an unstructured interview?

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The interviewer does not have a set of prepared questions and the interviewee does most of the talking

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14
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What are permanent employees?

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Have an employment contract of indefinite duration

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15
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What are fixed term employees ?

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Employed on a contract for a specific period

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16
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What are casual employees?

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Have contracts with employees for short term, irregular or seasonal work

17
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What is superannuation?

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A system by which contributions are made to a fund which will provide benefits to an employee

18
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What is legislation ?

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A law made by parliament

19
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What is unlawful termination?

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When an employee is dismissed for discriminatory reasons

20
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What is nepotism?

A

When a family member is favored for a position

21
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What is affirmative action?

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Measures taken to eliminate discrimination and to implement positive steps to overcome current and historical lack of equal opportunity.