Unit 6 - recap

What is the primary goal of restructuring within an organisation?

• To increase the number of employees

• To improve efficiency and effectiveness

• To decrease the number of products

• To expand into new markets

Which of the following is a common reason for changing job roles within a company?

• To confuse employees

• To reduce employee salaries

• To adapt to new technologies

• To increase the number of managers

What is a key characteristic of a charismatic leadership style?

• Strict adherence to rules

• Inspiring and motivating others

• Focus on financial metrics

• Avoiding communication with team members

In the context of sales, what does upselling refer to?

• Selling a cheaper product

• Offering a discount on a product

• Encouraging customers to purchase a more expensive item

• Selling products in bulk

Which of the following is a common cause of workplace stress?

• Excessive workload

• Flexible working hours

• Regular team meetings

• Adequate rest periods

What does the term 'skills gap' refer to?

• A surplus of skilled workers

• A mismatch between skills required and skills available

• An abundance of training programmes

• A lack of job opportunities

Why is flexibility important in the modern workplace?

• To allow employees to work less

• To adapt to changing business needs

• To reduce the need for training

• To increase the number of holidays

What is the purpose of performance monitoring in an organisation?

• To identify underperforming employees

• To increase the workload of employees

• To reduce the number of promotions

• To eliminate the need for training

Which of the following is a component of performance management?

• Setting performance goals

• Reducing employee benefits

• Increasing working hours

• Eliminating team meetings

What is the main objective of training and development in an organisation?

• To increase employee turnover

• To enhance employee skills and knowledge

• To reduce the number of employees

• To decrease employee salaries