Recruitment, Selection, Training and Appraisal Flashcards
Work Force Efficiency Measures
Methods an organisation uses to assess the performance of the workforce.
4 types of Workforce Efficiency
Labour Turnover
Labour Productivity
Absenteeism
Wastage rates
Unit Cost
The average cost of producing one unit
Total cost
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Total quantity
Training
The process of equipping employees with the skills required to carry out the job.
Span of Control
The number of subordinates a line manager is directly responsible for.
Selection
Actions taken by a firm to identify the best candidates from a range of candidates.
Recruitment
Steps taken by a company to identify a vacancy and attract suitable candidates.
Person Specification
A document in which the essential and desirable qualities, skills and experience of the candidate is stated.
Off-the-job Training
Any form of education to improve productivity away from the place of work.
Matrix Structure
A form of organisation where staff are organised into teams that include all necessary specialists.
Labour Productivity
Output per worker, per period of time.
Output
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Number of employees
Labour Turnover
The rate of change in a firms workforce
Number of employees leaving
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Average number of employees
Job Description
A document which states title, duties and responsibilities.
Induction Training
Training which takes place at the start of the term of employment.
Hierarchy
The structure of the workforce which shows who is accountable to whom.
