Unit 2 Chapter 6 Staffing

Question 1

the key to business success

Answer 1

is the ability to attract and retain good staff

Question 2

the employment cycle

Answer 2

Establishment phase
maintenance phase
Termination Phase

Question 3

Hr planning includes

Answer 3

finding the number of employees needed

• their qualifications, skills and experience
• when and where will they be needed

Question 4

Workforce plan includes

Answer 4

context and environment
current workforce profile
future workforce priority 
gap analysis
conclusion

Question 5

Development in technology has lead to

Answer 5

fewer staff being needed, staff are retrained
Employees can work from home
Contractors are now employeed

Question 6

Types of recruitment

Answer 6

Internal recruitment

external recruitment

Question 7

employee selection

Answer 7

gathering information about applicant

Question 8

types of selection processes

Answer 8

application forms, interviews, tests

Question 9

recruitment agencies

Answer 9

Can reduce the amount of time involved in searching for new employees

Question 10

By law employers

Answer 10

• are required to maintain a safe workplace for employees

- and also ensure no employees are being discriminated

Question 11

The different types of employment arrangements

Answer 11

Full time permanent
Part time permanent
Fixed term contract
casual

Question 12

The national employment standards

Answer 12

Ten minimum standards of employment that covers all except casual employees

Question 13

Employees are expected to

Answer 13

Be loyal
follow policies and procedures
give adequate notice when they want to leave

Question 14

awards

Answer 14

set out the minimum standards for all workers
they cover the minimum pay rates and the different conditions
set out by the federal fair work australia

Question 15

employment contracts

Answer 15

includes position title, start date, specific duties

Question 16

enterprise agreements

Answer 16

employees and employers negotiate employment conditions. however they cannot be less than those in the awards

Question 17

Remuneration

Answer 17

Influences employee motivation and productivity

Question 18

job security

Answer 18

in recent years development in technology and less jobs. factors such as covid 19

Question 19

socially responsible employers

Answer 19

treat all employees fairly
give all job applicants a fair and equal hearing
support employees