people Flashcards
(22 cards)
what are some changes a business might need to consider when looking at their human resources needs ? (x4)
. workers may have to be replaced
. the business may grow or shrink
. the business may change its method
of production
. the business may decide to relocate
what are somethings that business will need to think about when planning their human resources needs ? (x4)
. the number of workers it needs
. the number of workers who will work full time or part time
. the number who should be employed on zero hour contracts
. where the workers will work
what does the human resources needs depend on ?
the purpose that those resources must fufill
how does identifying human resources needs help the business ?
to have the correct workers in place as and when they are needed
employees on higher layers have more of what ?
responsibility and authority
define authority
the power to make decisions and the right to tell other workers what to do
define chain of command
is the links in the levels of authority from those at the top with the most authority to those at the bottom with the least
define subordinates
the workers that a line manager is responsible for
Define span of control
The number of subordinates a manager is responsible for
Define delegation
The act of giving another person the specific responsibility for doing something
What can organisational chart show a business? (x4)
. Who is responsible or which functions and tasks
. What a person is accountable for
. Which work is delegated to others in the business
. How different departments are linked together
What is full time work?
When a person works 35 hours a week or more
What is part time work ?
Working in any job that works under 35 hours a week
What are 4 ways of flexible working ?
. Zero hour contacts
. Working from home for part of the week
. Shift working
. Working flexi time
What is temporary work also known as ?
Casual labours
What is temporary work ?
When a worker only works for a business for a short period of time
How many people in the uk are self employed ?
4.5 million
What is working while mobile ?
people who work who are not at a place of work , such as an office or their home
Why do businesses like working while mobile ?
Improves the productivity of their employees ,
Why do workers like working while mobile ?
Gives them flexibility over when and where they work
What can working while mobile reduce ? (x2)
. Business costs
. Competitiveness of business
Define Human Resources plan
A plan detailing workers a business needs - how many , whether they will be full or part time - the skills they should have and when they will work
