Multimedia First test

Question 1

Define award wage

Answer 1

An award wage sets minimum wages for employees calculated based on their occupation and the industry they work in.

Question 2

Purpose of a union

Answer 2

In the workforce, the implementation of a union allows employees to advocate for their rights and freedoms that the employees are entitled to

Question 3

Then outline five areas a union is involved with for members of the workforce

Answer 3

Workplace health and safety
Lack of training for new equipment
Collective bargaining: negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees.
Legal provision
Access to retirement benefits including better healthcare

Question 4

Importance of equal employment opportunities

Answer 4

wider range of skill set
More people to choose from
Less discrimination

Question 5

Describe entry level training requirements when applying for job/business

Answer 5

PC building entry level training requirements: Those requirements include mechanical skills and knowledge of computer hardware infrastructure.
Without this: harder to find good workers, more time and money spent on training people to new occupation, harder for individuals to adapt to new occupation

Question 6

Role of a manager

Answer 6

Managers are responsible for overseeing and guiding their personnel to achieve the company’s objectives.

Question 7

Effects of good manager

Answer 7

allows employees to optimise their performance by the manager providing guidance and assistance allowing the organisation.
This can be achieved through constructive feedback where the employees can identify their points of weakness and strengths and can continue to refine their work.
Furthermore, the presence of a good manager can help motivate the employees

Question 8

Effects of bad manager

Answer 8

Aren’t able to communicate well between each other
Micromanagement creates stress and reduces productivity and decreased job satisfaction and lack of motivation