U2AOS3

Question 1

Define ‘Staff’

6A- Staff performance and business objectives

Answer 1

Staff or employees are the people who work for businesses in exchange for payment.

6A- Staff performance and business objectives

Question 2

Define ‘Human Resource Managers’

6A- Staff performance and business objectives

Answer 2

Human Resource Managers are individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and managers within the business.

6A- Staff performance and business objectives

Question 3

Define ‘Staffing Needs’

6B- Identifying staff needs

Answer 3

Staffing needs are the requirements a business has for employees.

6B- Identifying staff needs

Question 4

Define ‘Skill’

6B- Identifying staff needs

Answer 4

Skill is the ability to complete a specific task to a certain level of quality.

6B- Identifying staff needs

Question 5

Define ‘Knowledge’

6B- Identifying staff needs

Answer 5

Knowledge is the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

6B- Identifying staff needs

Question 6

Define ‘Ideas’

6B- Identifying staff needs

Answer 6

Ideas are thoughts or suggestions regarding a course of action.

6B- Identifying staff needs

Question 7

Define ‘Job Analysis’

6D- Job analysis

Answer 7

Job Analysis is the process of identifying the essential duties, tasks and responsibilities of a specific role.

6D- Job analysis

Question 8

Define ‘Job Description’

6D- Job analysis

Answer 8

Job Description is a summary of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a specific role.

6D- Job analysis

Question 9

Define ‘Job Specifications’

6D- Job analysis

Answer 9

Job Specifications are the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications for a specific role.

6D- Job analysis

Question 10

Define ‘Job Design’

6D- Job analysis

Answer 10

Job Design is the process of organising several duties, tasks, and responsibilities into one specific role.

6D- Job analysis

Question 11

Define ‘Internal Recuritment’

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Answer 11

Internal Recruitment is the process of filling job vacancies with existing staff at the business.

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Question 12

Define ‘Intranet’

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Answer 12

An Intranet is a private computer network used to share information within a business.

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Question 13

Define ‘Word-of-Mouth’

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Answer 13

Word-of-Mouth is the verbal communication of information between individuals.

6E- Internal Recuritment Methods

Question 14

Define ‘External Recruitment’

6F- External Recruitment

Answer 14

External Recruitment is the process of filling job vacancies with individuals outside of a business.

6F- External Recruitment

Question 15

Define ‘Websites’

6F- External Recruitment

Answer 15

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6F- External Recruitment

Question 16

Define ‘Online Recruitment Agency’

6F- External Recruitment

Answer 16

An Online Recruitment Agency is a business that works on behalf of an employer to find suitable job candidates.

6F- External Recruitment

Question 17

Define ‘Social Media’

6F- External Recruitment

Answer 17

Social Media are online platforms that allow individuals to create and exchange information.

6F- External Recruitment

Question 18

Define ‘Interview’

6G- Selection Methods

Answer 18

An Interview is a meeting that occurs between an employer and a job candidate to determine whether the candidate has the necessary knowledge, skills, and ideas to perform the job.

6G- Selection Methods

Question 19

Define ‘Psychological Testing’

6G- Selection Methods

Answer 19

Psychological Testing is a scientific method of examining a job applicant’s behavioural style and reasoning skills.

6G- Selection Methods

Question 20

Define ‘Work Testing’

6G- Selection Methods

Answer 20

Work Testing is the process of administering practical or written assessments to determine the suitability of a job candidate for a position.

6G- Selection Methods

Question 21

Define ‘Online Selection’

6G- Selection Methods

Answer 21

Online Selection is choosing an employee based on online forms completed by the job applicant.

6G- Selection Methods

Question 22

Define ‘Full-Time’

6H- Employment Arrangements

Answer 22

a Full-time employment arrangement generally requires an employee to work 38 hours per week on a permanent and ongoing basis.

6H- Employment Arrangements

Question 23

Define ‘Part-Time’

6H- Employment Arrangements

Answer 23

A Part-Time employment arrangement generally requires an employee to work less than 38 hours per week on a permanent and ongoing basis.

6H- Employment Arrangements

Question 24

Define ‘Contractual’

6H- Employment Arrangements

Answer 24

A Contractual employment arrangement requires an employee to work for a specific period of time or for the duration of a specific task.

6H- Employment Arrangements

Question 25

Define '**Casual**' ## Footnote 6H- Employment Arrangements

Answer 25

A casual employment arrangement requires an employees to work without regular and guaranteed hours. ## Footnote 6H- Employment Arrangements

Question 26

Define '**Employment Contract**' ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Answer 26

An Employment Contract is a legal document which outlines the wages and conditions of work for employees within a business. ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Question 27

Define '**Business Loyalty**' ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Answer 27

Business Loyalty is employees being committed to supporting the business in achieving its objectives. ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Question 28

Define "**Terms of Notice**' ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Answer 28

Terms of Notice is the amount of time an employee must provide the business before leaving their position. ## Footnote 6I- Employer Expectations

Question 29

Define '**Conditions of Employment**' ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Answer 29

Conditions of Employment are what an employer has agreed to offer the employee in return for the work they complete. ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Question 30

Define '**Remuneration**' ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Answer 30

Remuneration is the money an employee receives from an employer in exchange for the work they complete. ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Question 31

Define '**Job Security**' ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Answer 31

Job Security is the likelihood of an employee keeping their job. ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Question 32

Define '**Work-Life Balance**' ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Answer 32

Work-Life Balance is the division of a person's time between the demands of their jobs and their personal life. ## Footnote 6J- Employee Expectations

Question 33

Define '**Occupational Health and Safety**' ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Answer 33

Occupation Health and Safety is the protection of the health and safety of employees in the workplace. ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Question 34

Define '**Equal Employment Opportunity**' ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Answer 34

Equal Employment Opportunity is the fair treatment and participation of all individuals in the workplace. ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Question 35

Define '**Gender Equality**' ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Answer 35

Gender Equality is people of all genders having equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Question 36

Define "Workplace Gender Equality Agency" ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing

Answer 36

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency is an Australian Government body that promotes gender equality in the workplace ## Footnote 6K- Legal Obligations for Staffing