People In Business

Question 1

Why might a business Want to employ part-time staff

Answer 1

They are less expensive and also may be more rested and motivated.

Question 2

Explain the pros and cons of advertising a job internally

Answer 2

It’s cheaper. There will be no new blood and ideas and the promotion will leave a vacancy to fill.

Question 3

Pros and cons of advertising a job externaly

Answer 3

Will be seen by a wider range of people.

It’s expensive.

Question 4

List three things that are assessed in a job interview

Answer 4

Confidence

Social and verbal skill

Question 5

List four types of test a firm might use to help them decide who to employ

Answer 5

Skills test
Aptitude test
Personality tests
Group tests

Question 6

What is the difference between a time rate and a piece rate?

Answer 6

Time rate is workers being payed by the hour.

Piece rate is used if the output of each worker can be easily measured .

Question 7

Why are temporary staff useful for a business

Answer 7

Gives the business flexibility.

Question 8

Define job enlargement

Answer 8

Means giving a productive member of staff more tasks to do.

Question 9

Define job enrichment

Answer 9

Involves giving a worker greater responsibility.

Question 10

What is a fringe benefit

Answer 10

Is any reward that is not part of a workers main income.