Y10 Business Studies - C8 Recruitment and Training of Employees

What is the main purpose of recruitment?

• To manage employee salaries

• To provide training to existing employees

• To identify the need for new employees

• To evaluate candidates for a job

What is a job description?

• A record of employee performance

• A list of job applicants

• An outline of responsibilities and duties

• A summary of a person's qualifications

Which of the following is an advantage of internal recruitment?

• Provides a larger pool of candidates

• Quicker and cheaper than external recruitment

• Brings new ideas into the business

• Reduces rivalry among employees

What is a disadvantage of external recruitment?

• Lower quality candidates

• Longer training periods

• Less familiarity with the company

• Higher costs for advertising

What is the purpose of induction training?

• To introduce new employees to the company

• To assess employee performance

• To provide legal training

• To improve employee skills

Which method of selection assesses an applicant's personality?

• Skills test

• Aptitude test

• Group situation test

• Personality test

What is redundancy?

• A temporary layoff

• A situation where a job is no longer needed

• A dismissal for misconduct

• A voluntary resignation

What is a key factor in deciding which employee to make redundant?

• The employee's age

• The employee's length of service

• The employee's personal relationships

• The employee's salary

What does the legal minimum wage ensure?

• Employers can pay less than the minimum wage

• Employees are not entitled to overtime pay

• Employees receive a fair wage

• Employers can set their own wage rates

What is one disadvantage of off-the-job training?

• It does not provide any qualifications

• It can be expensive

• It is less effective than on-the-job training

• It is time-consuming