Recruitment, Selection and Training (1.4.2) Flashcards
What are Job Vacancies?
Can open up when any staff member leaves or a new responsibilities is required by the business. First we need to decide whether the job vacancy needs filing then we need to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.
What is Internal Recruitment?
Filling a vacancy with a member of your existing Workforce.
What are the Advantages of Internal Recruitment? (4 Advantages)
-Quick and Easier
-Promotions create motivation
-No induction necessary
-Skills know to employer
What are the Disadvantages of Internal Recruitment? (4 Disadvantages)
-May not have skills required
-Extra Training Necessary
-No fresh ideas
-Creates another vacancy
What is External Recruitment?
Filling a Vacancy with someone from outside the business.
What are the Advantages of External Recruitment? (4 Advantages)
-Fresh Ideas
-New Skills
-New Experience
-More Diversity
What are the Disadvantages of External Recruitment? (4 Disadvantages)
-Expensive and time-consuming
-De-motivating to existing Staff
-Clash of Culture
-Lack of industry Knowledge
What are the 5 Methods of Recruitment?
-Media Advertising
-Job Center’s
-Firms Website
-Head Hunters
-Recruitment agencies
What are the 5 Methods of Selection?
-Interviews
-Testing
-Assessment Center’s
-Experience
-Trials
What are the Two Types of Training Staff?
On-The-Job and Off-The-Job Training
What is On-The-Job Training?
Receive Training While you carry out the Job.
What are the Advantages of On-The-Job Training? (4 Advantages)
-Specific to the Job
-Instant Guidance after mistake
-Saves Time
-Cheaper than Off-The-Job Training
What are the Disadvantages of On-The-Job Training? (3 Disadvantages)
-Trainees less productive
-Bad Habits passed on
-No fresh ideas
What is Off-The-Job Training?
Receiving Training from external Provider.
What are the Advantages of Off-The-Job Training? (4 Advantages)
-Fresh ideas
-More experienced trainees
-No bad habits
-Knowledge bought back to firm
