Human Resource management 2.1

Question 1

advantages of internal recruitment

Answer 1

• quicker and cheaper than external recruitment
• the person is already known to the business
• the person knows how the organisation works
• it can be motivating for employees to see their fellow workers being promoted

Question 2

advantages of external recruitment

Answer 2

New ideas and perspectives
Fresh talent can bring innovation and help improve company practices.
Larger talent pool
You have access to a wide range of candidates with diverse skills and experiences.
Fills skill gaps
External hires may have specific expertise not available within the company.
Competitive advantage
Promotes diversity
Encourages a mix of backgrounds, which can improve creativity and performance.

Question 3

disadvantages of internal recruitment

Answer 3

• no new ideas or experience come into the business.
  -may be jealousy towards the worker that gets promoted
• the quality of internal candidates may be low

Question 4

disadvantages of external recruitment

Answer 4

Higher cost
Finding, interviewing, and training new staff takes time.
New hires might not adapt well to the company culture or team.
Existing employees may feel overlooked or undervalued, harming morale.
Training needed

Question 5

stages in the recruitment process- job descriptions

Answer 5

outlines the responsibilities and duties to be carried out by someone employed to do a specific job

Question 6

stages in the recruitment process- person specification

Answer 6

document that outlines the requirements, qualifications, expertise, physical characteristics for a specified job.

Question 7

stages in the recruitment process- job advertisements

Answer 7

including employment agencies and online recruitment

Question 8

selection methods

Answer 8

CV
resume
application forms
references
interviews

Question 9

contents of an employment contract

Answer 9

sick pay
holidays
duties and responsibilities
working hours
name of employer and employee

Question 10

impacts of employment contracts for employers and employees

Answer 10

• both know what is expected
• security of employment to the employee
  -if conditions aren’t met legal dismissal Is allowed

Question 11

unfair dismissal and impact on employer and employee

Answer 11

when an employer ends a workers contract of employment for a reason that is not covered by the contract.

• employer must keep accurate records of a workers performance
• employees have security of employment
• allows employees to take their employer to an industrial tribunal if treated unfairly
• makes businesses less Likely to treat employees unfairly

Question 12

discrimination and impact on employer and employee

Answer 12

discrimination is when employees are treated differently due to skin colour, religion or disabilities.

• employees should be treated equally in the workplace and get paid equal amounts
• when selecting an employee for a job, employer must treat all applicants the same
• skin colour, disabilities and religion should not affect the way employees are being treated.

Question 13

health and safety and impact on employer and employee

Answer 13

making sure the workers are in a safe working environment with all the correct equipment and protective clothing.

• protect workers from dangerous machinery
• provide safety equipment and clothing
• reasonable workplace temperatures
• hygienic conditions

Question 14

legal minimum wages and impact on employer and employee

Answer 14

The amount of money you must be legally payed by your employer for the work you do
- encourage more people to seek more work
- low paid workers will earn more and have higher living standards
- increases business cost which forces them to increase prices.

Question 15

advantages and disadvantages of training to a business and to employees

Answer 15

+ may get increased pay
+ improved chance of promotion
+ easier to apply for other jobs
- may be moved to a different job
- may have to work in a different way
- may be asked to undertake additional duties

Question 16

induction training

Answer 16

is an introduction given to a new employee, explaining the business activities, customs and procedures and introducing them to the other workers.

Question 17

on the job training

Answer 17

employees are on site when completing their work and tasks. they dont leave the work place

Question 18

off the job training

Answer 18

led by external specialists and takes place away from work. the location is specifically chosen for the type of training.

Question 19

advantages of off the job training

Answer 19

• broad range of skills
• often uses expert trainers who have a wide knowledge
• business will only need to pay for the course and not also loose the output of the employee

Question 20

disadvantages of off the job training

Answer 20

• costs are high
• wages are paid but no work is done
• additional qualifications mean the employee can easily leave and find another job

Question 21

advantages of on the job training

Answer 21

• individual tuition is given and at the place of work
• ensure there is some production from the worker while training
• cost less than off the job training
• training is tailored to the specific needs of the business

Question 22

disadvantages of on the job training

Answer 22

• traitors bad habits may pass on to the trainee
• trainer will become less productive as they are showing the trainee what do do instead of getting on with their job.

Question 23

advantages of induction training

Answer 23

• helps new employees settle quicker
• workers are less likely to make mistakes
• may be a legal requirement to give health and safety training at the start of a job

Question 24

disadvantages of induction training

Answer 24

• time consuming
• wages are paid but no work is being done
• delays the start of the employee commencing their job

Question 25

advantages and disadvantages training to a business and to employers

Answer 25

+ increased productivity + greater motivation and commitment + improved customer service + ability to use new technology - may raise employees expectations of pay - cost of training -

Question 26

industrial tribunal

Answer 26

type of law court that makes judgements on disagreements between companies and their employees.

Question 27

redundancy

Answer 27

when an employee is no longer needed and so loses their job. it is not due to any aspect of their work being unsatisfactory.

Question 28

what is internal recruitment

Answer 28

when a vacancy is filled b y someone who is an existing employee of the business

Question 29

what is external recruitment

Answer 29

when a vacancy is filled by someone who is not an existing employee and will be new to the business