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Edexcel International GCSE in Business Studies (4BS0) > Section 2 - Human Resources > Flashcards

Section 2 - Human Resources Flashcards

This section looks at people in organisations focusing on their roles, relationships and management in business.

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Authority

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The right to command and make decisions.

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Chain of command

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The route through which orders are passed down in the hierarchy.

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Delegation

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Authority to pass down from superior to subordinate.

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Formal organisation

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The internal structure of a business as shown by an organisation chart.

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Hierarchy

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The order or levels of responsibility in an organisation from the lowest to the highest.

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Organisational chart

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A diagram that shows the different job roles in a business and how they relate to each other.

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Span of control

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The number of people a person is directly responsible for in a business.

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Subordinates

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People in the hierarchy who work under the control of a senior worker.

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Department

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A section in a business where all employees have similar skills and specialise in particular activities.

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Communication

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The sending and receiving of messages.

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Communication barriers

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Things that get in the way of communication.

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Communication channels

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Routes along which communication might travel in a business.

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Communication media

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The different methods by which information can be sent.

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Formal communication

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The use of recognised channels when communicating.

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Informal communication

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The use of non-approved channels when communicating.

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External communication

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Communication between the business and those outside such as customers, investors or the authorities.

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Internal communication

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Communication between people inside a business.

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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A document used by a job seeker which lists personal details, qualifications, work experience, referees and other details.

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External Recruitment

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Appointing workers from outside the business.

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Internal Recruitment

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Appointing workers from inside the business.

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Job Description

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A document that shows clearly the tasks, duties and responsibilities expected of a worker for a particular job.

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Person Specification

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A personal profile of the type of person needed to do a particular job.

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Contract of Employment

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A written agreement between an employer and an employee in which each has certain obligations.

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Discrimination

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Favouring one person over another. For example, in the EU it is unlawful to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, age and disability.

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Employment Tribunal

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A court which deals with cases involving disputes between employers and employees.

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Unfair Dismissal

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Where a worker is dismissed illegally by a business.

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Induction Training

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Training given to new employees when they first start a job.

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Off-the-job Training

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Training that takes place away from the work area.

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On-the-job Training

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Training that takes place while doing the job.

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Training

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A process which involves increasing the knowledge and skills of a worker to enable them to do their jobs more effectively.

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Hygiene Factors (Herzberg’s)

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Things at work that result in dissatisfaction.

Pay, Working Conditions, Job Security, Quality of Supervision, Staff Relationships, and Company Policy.

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Job Satisfaction

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The pleasure, enjoyment or sense of achievement that employees get from their work.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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The order of people’s needs starting with basic human needs.

Physiological, Safety and Security, Love and Belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualisation.

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Motivation

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The desire to achieve a goal.

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Motivators (Herzberg’s)

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Things at work that result in satisfaction. (Achieving Aims, Chance of Promotion, Responsibility, Interesting Work, Recognition, and Personal Development.)

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Physiological Needs

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The basic needs of humans for their survival.

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Security and Safety Needs

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The need of humans to feel protected from any form of danger and physical and psychological threats.

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Love and Belonging Needs

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The need of humans to communicate, develop friendships and to ‘belong’.

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Esteem Needs

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The need of humans to be recognised and respected and their achievements praised.

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Self-Actualisation Needs

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The need of humans to reach their full potential and feel some fulfilment in what they do.

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Bonus Systems

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A payment in addition to the basic wage for reaching targets or in recognition for service.

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Commission

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A payment based on the value of sales, usually a percentage of sales made.

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Gross Pay

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Pay before deductions such as income tax, pension contributions and national insurance.

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Net Pay

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An employee’s take home pay, i.e. pay after deductions such as income tax and pension contributions.

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Overtime

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A rate of pay above the normal rate to compensate employees for working extra hours.

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Performance Related Pay (PRP)

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A payment system designed for non-manual workers where pay increases are given if performance targets are met.

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Piece Rate

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A payment system where workers receive an amount of money for each unit produced.

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Profit Sharing

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Where workers are given a share of the profits, usually as part of their pay.

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Salary

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Pay, usually to non-manual workers, expressed as a yearly figure but paid monthly.

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Time Rate

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A payment system based on the amount of time employees spend at work.

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Fringe Benefits

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‘Perks’ over and above the normal wage or salary.

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Job Enrichment

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Making workers’ jobs more challenging by giving them opportunities to be creative and take on responsibility.

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Job Rotation

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Allowing workers to change jobs from time to time.

Edexcel International GCSE in Business Studies (4BS0) (5 decks)

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