Learn Unit 1, Section 4.1 Recruitment

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Created on: 09-12-15 17:40

1. State two reasons why a business would need to employ a new member of staff

1. Don't have skills within the business 2. Have too much work for current employees to complete.

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2. State one advantage of full time employees

They are there for the full week so know what is going on within the business.

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3. State one disadvantage of full time employees

More expensive than part time employees.

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4. State one advantage of part time employees

You may only need staff for a few hours per week. For example you may need someone to just work on a Saturday.

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5. State one disadvantage of part time employees

They are only there a few hours a week so don't always know what has happened within the business the last few days.

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6. What is meant by a temporary employee?

This is where an employee is employed for a short period of time. E.g. you may get a short term contract to work in a shop over the Christmas period.

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7. State one advantages of employing somebody on a temporary contract

You don't have to pay them for the whole year.

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8. State of downside of employing someone on a temporary contract

They may not be as dedicated to the business as they're only there for a short period of time.

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9. What is meant by internal recruitment?

This is where someone is recruited to a position who already works within the business. This could be a promotion or someone moving departments within the business.

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10. How would a business recruit internally?

They could put an advert up on their notice board.

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11. What is meant by external recruitment?

This is where someone is recruited who doesn't already work for the business.

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12. How would a business recruit externally?

They could advertise on the internet, in a newspaper or they could use a recruitment agency.

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13. State three things which would influence the salary of an employee.

Experience, skills and qualifications.

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12. State two monetary benefits used to motivate staff

1. Bonuses 2. Commission

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13. State two non monetary benefits used to motivate staff

1. Flexible hours 2. Free lunches

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2. State one advantage of full time employees

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They are there for the full week so know what is going on within the business.

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5. State one disadvantage of part time employees

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