The Employment Cycle (Chapter 9) Flashcards
What is the definition of the Employment Cycle?
The stages in organising all aspects of employment of staff which involves a number of stages leading to a happy, productive workplace.
What are the 4 stages of the Employment Cycle?
Acquisition, Development, Management, Separation.
What is the definition of Acquisition?
Encompasses predicting the business’ need for staff and attracting the best employees to meet the goals of the business.
What is the definition of Job Analysis?
A process that ensures that the workplace is equitable, that employees are fairly paid and that any changes in the workplace environment or job description can be taken into account.
What is the definition of a Job Description?
A detailed outline of work involved in a particular position within the business.
What is the definition of Job Design?
The process of creating a position or changing an existing job.
What is the definition of Recruitment?
The searching and gathering of potential employees for a business.
What are the two types of Recruitment?
Internal and External.
What is the definition of Selection?
Selection is the procedure that follows recruitment and is the final choice of employees from the original recruitment list gathered.
What is the definition of an Employment Test?
A written test that evaluates an individual’s skills, knowledge or personality that may be used.
What is the definition of Development?
Involves inducting new employees into the business and providing ongoing training as employees and the business develop and grow.
What is the definition of an Induction?
Involves making the employee familiar with their workplace, to ensure they start their job in the best manner possible and to provide essential information about the new workplace.
What is the definition of Training?
A set of activities required to ensure that an employee has the required knowledge and skills to perform their job role.
What is the definition of Maintenance?
Requires the business to continue to offer employees the conditions and support needed to retain them in the workplace.
What is the definition of an Employment Package?
A set of benefits that are offered to an employee along with their rate of pay.
What is the definition of an Enterprise Agreement?
An individual written agreement between the employer and an employee setting out the conditions of employment, detailing rate of pay and work hours.
What is the definition of a Job Contract?
An agreement about the conditions of employment made between the employee and employer.
