Recruitment and Selection Flashcards
1
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what is workforce planning?
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- ensuring that there will be the right number of workers, with the right skills, doing the right jobs, at the right time in the right place
2
Q
what are the main factors that influence workforce planning?
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- business objectives
- labour market changes
- demographic and social changes
- technological change
3
Q
what are 3 pros of workforce planning?
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- decide how many employees will be needed
- manage staff performance and sickness absense
- manage employment expenditure by anticipating changes
4
Q
what is job analysis?
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- the process that identifies an determines in detail the particular duties and requirements of the job, and also what the position requires in terms of aplitudes, knowledge and skills
5
Q
what is a person speciification?
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- outlines the skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform a job effectively
6
Q
what is a job description?
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- outlines the tasks, responsibilities and purpose of a specific role
7
Q
what is internal recruitment?
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- when the business looks to fill the vacancy from within its existing workforce
8
Q
what are 2 pros and 2 cons of internal recruitment?
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+ cheap and fast
+ promotion opportunities are motivating
- limited pool of applicants
- creates a new vacancy
9
Q
what is external recruitment?
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- when the business looks to fill the vacancy from any suitable applicant outside the business
10
Q
what are 2 pros and 2 cons of external recruitment?
A
+ new ideas
+ larger pool of applicants
- expensive
- longer process
11
Q
what is a pro of interviews?
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- standardised and objective
12
Q
what is a pro of psychometric testing?
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- understand how well an individuals characteristics align with the demands of the role
13
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whats a pro f work trials?
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- shows real ability to perform the job
