Unit 3.2b Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is full-time working?
When a person works 35 hours or more per week.
What is part-time working?
When a person works less than 35 hours per week.
What is flexible working?
Flexible working means allowing employees to change their working hours or location to suit their needs, while still getting their job done.
What is temporary working?
When a person only works for a short period time for an employer.
What is working while mobile?
When people work while they are on the move from different locations.
What is self-employment?
When people work in their own business.
What are the pros and cons of full time working for the business?
Pros-The worker is available all week- productivity
Cons- Has to pay the worker even when no work needs to be done and high wage costs.
What are the pros and cons of part time working for the business?
Pros- Can be asked to work at specific times and lower wage costs as they work less.
Cons- The business has to train more workers
What are the pros and cons of temporary working for the business?
Pros- Can employ the workers when they need them like cover or sick leave, Cost effective
Cons- Difficult to recruit enough workers when needed, less motivation- low quality, training costs
What are the pros and cons of working from home for the business?
Pros- Less distraction- productivity, save costs as can save office space.
Cons- Loneliness, Hard to manage, may not be able to communicate well- reducing efficiency
What are the pros and cons of self-employment for the business?
Pros- Bring specific skills into the business
Cons- May not work in the same way as the business’s employees.
What is a zero-hour contract?
A zero-hour contract is a type of employment where a worker is not guaranteed any set number of hours
What are the pros and cons of full time working for the worker?
Pros- Paid for the full week and receives benefits.
Cons- Has work for a full working week.
