Unit 2.1 -2.2

Which term describes the relocation of business operations back to their country of origin, after having originally moved overseas on account of cost reasons?

• relocating

• re-shoring

• outsourcing

• offshoring

Occurs when an organization no longer has a job for the employer or when the employer can no longer afford to hire the employee, i.e. the job ceases to exist.

- Document containing details of the attributes and qualities of the ideal person for a particular job, e.g. preferred qualifications, experiences, knowledge, skills, and personality.

Method of training that focuses on improving an employee’s thinking skills in order to improve their performance and effectiveness in the workplace.

Termination of a worker’s employment due to incompetence or breach of contract is referred to as what?

• Reinstatement

• Dismissal

• Redundancy

• Redeployment

Which term describes when a business can no longer afford to employ a worker, or when a job ceases to exist, on account of seasonal or technological factors?

• Redundancy

• Reinstatement

• Redeployment

• Dismissal

Dismissal on account of a worker being forced into a resignation by making it difficult for the worker to continue in the job is referred to as what?

• Redeployment

• Discrimination

• Redundancy

• Constructive dismissal

Which of the following practices would not help businesses improve their staff retention rate?

• Increased working hours

• Opportunities for professional development

• Employee loyalty award schemes

• Opportunities for promotion

A selection test designed to reveal the personality of the candidate as well as their level of motivation for the job are part of which type of testing?

• Aptitude tests

• Professional qualifications

• Psychometric tests

• Intelligence tests

When a person’s employment is ended against the will of the employee, usually for breaching the terms and conditions in the employment contract.