Higher AIT - Office Layout, Working Practices and IT

Which working practice is being described below?

Two or more staff split a full-time post, hours and salary on a pro-rata basis

• Job share
• Part time
• Flexi-time
• Home working

Which working practice is being described below?
Employee is contracted to work less hours than a full time post usually to cover a busy period e.g. lunch-time hours

• Job share
• Part time
• Flexi-time
• Home working

Which working practice is being described below?
Employee has some choice over the time they start in the morning or finish in the evening however they must be in the office during core hours e.g. 10 - 12 or 2 - 4 pm 

• Job share
• Part time
• Flexi-time
• Home working

Which working practice is being described below?
Employee can carry out day to day tasks in an environment other than their normal place of work using IT to communicate with their manager and peers

• Job share
• Part time
• Flexi-time
• Tele working

What is NOT a benefit of web conferencing/remote meetings?

• Staff are less tired from travelling therefore more productive

• Money is saved on travel costs and accommodation

• Decisions can be made much more quickly which helps improve efficiency of the company

• Better working relationships are formed because staff are able to communicate freely, both professionally and informally, in one location

Which is the best description the 'hot desking' working practice?

• Very short-term working area with no equipment for staff who are not permanently based in the office
• Bookable, temporary working area with a computer and telephone for staff who are not permanently based in the office
• Booth or carrel for staff who need to work without disruption which they can move to from their own desk if required
• Permanent working area found in a cellular office which staff can personalise

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of flexible working for the EMPLOYER?

• Helps retain trained and valuable staff when their personal circumstances change e.g. have a baby

• Decrease in staff absences due to the opportunity to work in a flexible way e.g. from home one day

• Helps achieve a greater work-life balance which reduces personal stress levels

• Increase in productivity with more motivated staff who have a working practice tailored to their needs

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of flexible working for the EMPLOYEE?

• Greater job satisfaction
• Reduction in stress trying to balance personal and work commitments
• Reduced absence cover as staff attend appointments in their own time
• Able to continue with career path when circumstances change

What is the name of one type of  technology which helps staff stay connected to their office when travelling by allowing free access to the Internet?

• Hot desking
• Hot conferencing
• Hot spots
• Hot working

Which is the best definition of the Intranet?

• external computer network accessed by customers and staff
• external computer network accessed by staff only
• internal computer network accessed by staff only
• internal computer network access by customers and staff