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People in Business - GCSE

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Once a job description and person specification has been written, what is the next stage of the of the recruitment process?

a)

The business creates a job description and person specification

b)

The business identifies a human resource need

c)

The business advertises a position

d)

The business shortlists the candidates

2.

Once a human resource need has been identified what is the next stage of the of the recruitment process?

a)

The business creates a job description and person specification

b)

The business identifies a human resource need

c)

The business advertises a position

d)

The business shortlists the candidates

3.

What is the first stage of the recruitment process?

a)

The business creates a job description and person specification

b)

The business identifies a human resource need

c)

The business advertises a position

d)

The business shortlists the candidates

4.

What is external recruitment?

a)

Recruiting from outside the company

b)

Recruiting people who are experienced

c)

Recruiting from current employees

d)

Recruiting from university

5.
Which should NOT be on a job description?
a)
Qualifications
b)
Hours
c)
Duties
d)
Location
6.

Horizontal communication is ...

a)

Communication between two people on the same level within an organisation structure

b)

When communication occurs between staff and customers

c)

Communication between two people on different levels within an organisation structure

d)

The use of digital communication devices to send a message

7.
Which of the following is an advantage of written communication?
a)
It is always formal and creates a positive company image
b)
It will be easily understood by the person who receives the message
c)
It will be delivered on time
d)
The message can be re-read if the person doesn't understand it first time
8.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of running a business website?
a)
People might not like the way it looks
b)
It can only be accessed by people within the country it was created
c)
There is a risk that the website could go down, halting business activity
d)
The cost of running a website is incredibly high
e)
All of these reasons
9.
Which of the following functional areas would most likely communicate with suppliers?
a)
Finance
b)
HR
c)
Procurement
d)
Operations
e)
Leadership
10.

Vertical communication is ...

a)

Communication between two people on the same level within an organisation structure

b)

When communication occurs between staff and customers

c)

Communication between two people on different levels within an organisation structure

d)

The use of digital communication devices to send a message

11.

Select all the advantages of a flat organisational structure.

a)

Decisions can be made more quickly.

b)

Suited to long-term growth and expansion.

c)

Improves speed of communication between employees.

d)

Improves coordination between employees.

e)

Employees tend to become specialized.

12.

Select all the advantages of a tall organisational structure.

a)

It is clear who is responsible for which tasks.

b)

Promotion opportunities are available for employees.

c)

Employees tend to become specialized.

d)

Reduced bureaucracy, making the organisation more adaptable to changes.

e)

Increased cooperation and communication between departments.

13.

Select the correct key term for the following definition:


The route by which instructions and communications flow from the top to the bottom of a business, explaining who is answerable to whom.

a)

Span of control

b)

Delayering

c)

Chain of command

d)

Delegation

e)

Subordinates

14.

In a centralised structure, business decisions are made by senior managers, or in a head office, and distributed down the chain of command. They are often used in retail chains.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

In a decentralised structure, business decisions are made by managers and subordinates further down the chain of command. They are often used by fast-food franchises, where each restaurant or take away outlet is responsible for managing its own operations.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of the following is not a type of contract?

a)

Temporary

b)

Permanent

c)

Freelance

d)

Remote

17.

Select all the potential barriers to effective communication.

a)

Poor explanations and lack of understanding.

b)

Poor spelling and grammar

c)

Use of jargon, technical language or slang.

d)

Technology Issues

e)

Poor structuring of information

18.

Which of these isn't an advantage provided by digital communication tools?

a)

Improved speed and accuracy of information.

b)

Reduced establishment and investment costs.

c)

Improved productivity.

d)

Access to a wider audience.

e)

Wider range of customer service.

19.

ShinyAutos wishes to motivate its staff to sell more cars, deciding to pay individual salesmen 5% of each sale they make. This is called ______________________.

a)

remuneration.

b)

a commission.

c)

a promotion.

d)

a bonus.

e)

a fringe benefit.

20.

___________________________ is the degree to which employees are able to make decisions about their day-to-day roles.

a)

Retention

b)

Job enrichment

c)

Productivity

d)

Autonomy

21.

________________________ focuses on the knowledge and skills that are required for an individual to do a particular job. It tends to be about gaining skills in the short term.

a)

Induction

b)

Development

c)

Training

22.

_________________________ is about helping staff to reach their full potential. It is more concerned with the long-term improvement of staff through qualifications and new experiences.

a)

Training

b)

Development

c)

Induction

23.

Which of the following are the three main ways of providing training for staff?

a)

Corporate, Development, Management.

b)

Productivity, Motivation, Retention.

c)

Zero-hour, temporary, permanent.

d)

Induction, on-the-job, off-the-job.

24.

Which of the following isn't true about apprenticeships?

a)

Apprentices are paid at least the minimum wage.

b)

Apprenticeships consist of on-the-job training only.

c)

Apprentices are required to spend 20% of their time studying.

d)

Apprenticeships are government-recognised schemes.