People

Question 1

Skill analysis of all staff

Answer 1

This involves collecting staffs individual skills to build a big picture of the workforce to highlight areas of strength and weaknesses

Question 2

Staffing Forecast

Answer 2

To highlight if any staff are due to leave (maternity, retirement) and if there is a shortfall or surplus

Question 3

Internal supply of staff

Answer 3

Employees that currently work for the business can be promoted into a new job within the same business

Question 4

External supply of staff

Answer 4

Employees that do not currently work for the business

Question 5

Costs of application forms (selection methods)

Answer 5

Takes time to read through applications

As all candidates have the same questions it is hard for them to stand out and for employees to see their personal flair

Question 6

Benefits of application forms (selection methods)

Answer 6

Allows for easy comparison between candidates

Allows the business to ask questions that are relevant to their business unlike a CV

Question 7

Costs of interviews (selection methods)

Answer 7

Interview performance may be rehearsed and not a true insight into how they will perform in the job
Organisations may miss out on high quality employees as they are nervous when sitting the interview

Question 8

Benefits of interviews (selection methods)

Answer 8

Good way of finding out how applicants act under pressure

Give a good indication of an applicants personality and appearance

Question 9

Costs of testing (selection methods)

Answer 9

Nerves can impact candidates scores negatively and not be a true representation of their abilities

Question 10

Benefits of testing (selection methods)

Answer 10

Helpful in making comparisons

Verifies candidates claim that may have been made in their application form

Question 11

360-degree appraisals

Answer 11

Conducted by HR manager or line manager, they ask colleagues and others around you

Question 12

Peer-to-peer appraisal

Answer 12

Carried out by a colleague at the same level in the organisation

Question 13

Costs of appraisals

Answer 13

Negative can demotivate employees
Some employees may find it hard to criticise their colleagues
Time consuming

Question 14

Benefits of appraisals

Answer 14

A complete employee profile is gained
Positive feedback will motivate staff
Strong relationships can be formed

Question 15

Works councils

Answer 15

Groups are made of equal numbers of employees And managers

The group discusses suggestions for change which reduces resistance from other members of the organisations

Question 16

Worker directors

Answer 16

When a low level employee is given a seat on Board of Directors
They present their views and the views of their colleagues whilst feeling involved

Question 17

Consultative committees

Answer 17

These are very similar to works councils but the members can involve customers, members of the public

Question 18

Who does the current the current Equality Act protect?

Answer 18

It protects age, disability, gender, race, marriage status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment

Question 19

Discrimination that is covered by the act

Answer 19

Harassment
Victimisation 
Direct Discrimination 
Indirect Discrimination 
Discrimination by association