U2O3 - staffing a business

Question 1

business objective

Answer 1

a stated goal the business is aiming to achieve in a specific period of time

Question 2

human resource management

Answer 2

the management responsible for the relationship between employers & employees,
acquiring + maintaining + terminating employees (AMT)

Question 3

job analysis

Answer 3

a systematic process of gathering information related to a job

Question 4

job design

Answer 4

the grouping of tasks for a job, incorporating variety and challenge for the job holder

Question 5

job description

Answer 5

a summary list of tasks expected to be performed as part of a job

Question 6

job specification

Answer 6

list of qualities / characteristics the business is seeking in the role
(qualifications + qualities + education lvl + skills + experience)

Question 7

recruitment

Answer 7

the process of locating the most qualified pool of applicants from which to select the most appropriate person for a specific job

Question 8

recruitment methods:

Answer 8

• internal
• external

Question 9

selection methods:

Answer 9

• interview
• work testing
• physical testing
• psychological testing
• online selection

Question 10

employee selection

Answer 10

strategies and processes for choosing the applicant who best matches the business’s requirements

Question 11

selection process

Answer 11

1) screening + shortlisting applicants
2) interviewing applicants
3) testing
4) bg + reference check
5) advise applicants of outcome, MAKE OFFER

Question 12

what is NES

Answer 12

National Employment Standards

Question 13

5 main NES:

Answer 13

1) max working hours = 38 a week
2) parental leave = up to 12 months
3) annual leave = up to 4 weeks
4) long service leave = up to 7 yrs then apply
5) public holiday benefits