People - Technology

Question 1

List 6 pieces of technology the HR department could use

Answer 1

• Email
• Powerpoint
• Video conferencing
• Website
• Database
• Word processor

Question 2

• Describe how emails used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 2

To send or receive application forms/CVs → speeds up communication

Question 3

• Describe how Powerpoint is used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 3

Used during induction training to introduce the new employees to the company → info can be displayed to a large group of people

Question 4

• Describe how Video conferencing is used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 4

Used to conduct interviews remotley → no need for a venue

Question 5

• Describe how Websites is used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 5

Used to access electronic job descriptions and person specifications → saves paper

Question 6

• Describe how a Database is used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 6

Records employee personal details → can search for people quickly

Question 7

• Describe how a Word processor is used in the HR department
• Give an advantage of this

Answer 7

Word processor = Word, Docs, etc.
Used to type up job adverts, person specifcations, job descriptions and letters of acceptance to successful candidates
→ Professional templates can be used