unit 2 AOS 3 - staffing a business Flashcards
staff
are the people who work for businesses in exchange for payment
human resource managers
are individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within a business.
two examples of effective management strategies
- clearly communicating goals
- motivating employees
how does the management strategy clearly communicating goals effect employees
Employees have a clear
understanding of business goals
and how to contribute
to achieving them.
examples of implementing clearly communicating goals to staff
Conducting a meeting with staff
to outline the business’s specific
goals, and providing open two-
way communication between
managers and employees
whats the Relationship between staff performance
and the business objective to make a profit
to achieve the business objective to make a profit High-performing staff may complete
business activities efficiently and
produce high-quality goods and
services. In turn, sales may increase,
leading to higher profits
whats the relationship between staff performance and the business objective to increase market share
to increase market share High-performing staff may produce
high-quality goods and services which
may increase sales.
staffing needs
Staffing needs are the
requirements a business
has for employees.
employment contract
An employment contract is a legal document that outlines the wages and work conditions of an employee within a business
terms of notice
Is the amount of time an employee must provide the business before leaving their position.
conditions of employment
Are what an employer has agreed to offer the employee in return for the work they complete.
labour intensive
Labour intensive
is when a business uses
a high degree of employee
involvement during its
production process
capital intensive
Capital intensive
is when a business uses
a high degree of machinery
and equipment during its
production process.
human resource planning
Human resource planning
is the process of
identifying current and
future employee needs.
skill
Skill is the ability to
complete a specific task
to a certain level of quality
what is the need for some jobs to have experience? provide an example.
- actors
Some jobs require employees to have completed
work in a related field for a number of years.
Employees who have experience in the same job
field are better at applying their relevant knowledge
and skills to produce high-quality work.
what is the need for som jobs to have education? provide an example.
- lawyer
Some jobs require specialised education, such
as a diploma or bachelor’s degree.
why hiring new staff is effective?
able to provide a unique perspective on current business
processes, policies, and procedures.therefore encourage existing employees to constantly adapt their behaviour and ways
of thinking.
why having a divers work force is effective?
A diverse workforce includes individuals of different genders, ethnicities, and ages that
have unique personal and professional experiences. Having a diverse workforce can
promote creativity and innovation as staff with different perspectives can contribute new
ideas to the workplace.
define developments in technology
Developments in
technology are the
inventions and innovations
of tools that solve problems
and enhance processes.
define software
Software is the programs
used on computers and
other electronic devices.
positives of technology in the labour market
- Technology can allow for greater flexibility in working conditions and
roles within the workplace
-new jobs have been created to develop, operate, and oversee technology.
negatives of technology in the labour force
- Some traditional jobs have been replaced by computers and machinery
-can be time consuming to train employees about how to effectively utilise technology
positives of software in the labour force
- Computers and other
electronic devices can enable employees to complete their work faster and with fewer errors
than if it were completed manually.
-With developments in technology, employees are now able
to use software to communicate from various locations at any time.
negatives of software in the labour force
-businesses may cut down on employees
-times consuming to train staff upon how to use the software.
-staff may be required to take on a broader range of roles and responsibilities if technology replaces
their traditional role.
what is an example of software and its affect on staffing a business
accounting software, assists businesses in financial transactions tracking, Businesses may be required to hire less staff with specialised accounting knowledge, because the software is able to complete the tasks more efficiently and with fewer errors.
Ai
Artificial intelligence
(AI) is software that
is able to mimic the
behaviour of humans
how does the AI system recruitment processes impact staffing a business
(Online tests and simulations
have been created to test
individuals throughout
their recruitment process) Having more automated recruitment
processes makes it easier for human
resources staff to select the most
suitable employees. Artificial
intelligence can scan resumes for
specific qualifications and roles, and
can therefore save staff time in the
recruitment process. As a result, staff
may need to perform different roles
throughout the recruitment process
Robotics
Robotics are
programmable machines
that are capable of
performing specified tasks.
positive of robotics
Robotics can reduce the
need for human labour within a business and often coordinate dangerous, repetitive, or
complex tasks. Therefore, employees can benefit from the use of robotics as their risk of injury
at work is likely to decrease
negative of robotics
However, when a business uses robotics, it may require
employees to understand how to oversee this technology and troubleshoot if an issue arises.
how do self-service check outs (as an example of robotics) impact staffing a business
Businesses may require less staff
to process customer purchases if
they use self-service checkouts.
However, employees with specialised
knowledge to fix, oversee, or assist
customers with this machinery are
likely to be needed.
job analysis
Job analysis is the
process of identifying
the essential duties,
tasks, and responsibilities
of a specific role.
job description
A job description is a
summary of the duties,
tasks, and responsibilities
of a specific role.
job specification
Job specifications are the
necessary skills, knowledge,
and qualifications for a
specific role.
why job description and job specification help in staffing a business
Written job descriptions and specifications are often included
in job advertisements to attract potential candidates that match the role. This ensures that a candidate has all the necessary attributes before applying
for the job.
job design
Job design is the
process of organising
several duties, tasks, and
responsibilities into one
specific role.