Human resource management

Question 1

What is human resource management?

Answer 1

the strategic approach to the effective management of an organisation’s workers so that they help the business gain a competitive
advantage

Question 2

What is recruitment?

Answer 2

the process of identifying the need for a new
employee, defining the job to be filled and the type of person
needed to fill it and attracting suitable candidates for the job.

Question 3

What is selection?

Answer 3

involves the series of steps by which the

candidates are interviewed, tested and screened for choosing the most suitable person for vacant post.

Question 4

Benefits of internal recruitment?

Answer 4

Applicants may already know recruitment team
No need for induction training
Often quicker and cheaper then external recruitment

Question 5

Benefits of external recruitment?

Answer 5

External applicants bring in new ideas
Wider choice and not limited to internal staff
No internal conflict due to lack of promotion from internal workforce

Question 6

Benefits of external recruitment?

Answer 6

External applicants bring in new ideas
Wider choice and not limited to internal staff
No internal conflict due to lack of promotion from internal workforce

Question 7

What is a job description?

Answer 7

a detailed list of the key points about the

job to be filled – stating all its key tasks and responsibilities

Question 8

What is person specification?

Answer 8

a detailed list of the qualities, skills and qualifications that a successful applicant will need to have.