High performing staff are more likely to provide businesses with innovative ideas that can meet customer needs.

Oliver has recently started Perdis Dance, a dance studio that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Oliver is now considering hiring employees to run classes but is worried about being able to meet business objectives.

Select which of the following statements are true.

Human resource managers should hire staff who have the right skills and knowledge for their role.

Identify how a human resource manager can hire employees with the right skills and knowledge.

Developments in technology will always cause businesses to require less staff.

Identify how developments in technology can affect staffing needs (select all that apply)

Adopting software enables staff to:

Job specifications usually outline the _________________ required for the role.

Job positions should be decided after hiring an employee.

Katherine is the owner of Vanka, a small graphic design company in Melbourne. Vanka has experienced an increase in demand and Katherine is now considering hiring an assistant to manager new client queries.

Identify which of the following statements is false.

Job analysis is used to develop a job description and job specification.

Internal recruitment allows employees to gain additional skills and knowledge in different roles.

At least one employee will always have the correct skills and knowledge to fill a vacant role.

Businesses must use external recruitment to fill vacant job positions.

Trinks is a car detailing business with multiple stores across Victoria. As the business is growing, Justin the owner, requires an additional employee at their Ringwood location. Justin is considering recruiting a completely new employee, or internally recruiting an existing employee from a less popular location in Northcote.

Identify which of the following statements are true.

A business may use more than one method as part of their selection process.

Requiring candidates to complete a task they would perform in a typical day on the job is an example of a:

A job candidates personality can only be determined in an interview.

An effective selection process can ensure that a business hires the most suitable candidate.

An employer should select an employment arrangement that matches the needs of the business.

Part time employees receive the same entitlements as a full time employee, however, their entitlement is calculated on the number of hours worked.

A casual employee generally has a prearranged finishing date with the business.

Only employees who enter into an employment contract are covered by the National Employment Standards

Setting clear expectations when a new employee commences in a position can improve the business's ability to achieve its goals.

By exceeding an employee's expectations, a business may improve it's ability to achieve it's objectives.

Providing remuneration and job security can result in employees:

RFL Freight is a transport and logistics company. Ricki, the owner, recently cut 50 staff due to poor business performance. The employees remaining at RFL Freight feel threatened that their job will also be cut in the coming months. Ricki is now concerned about staff not showing up for work and failing to meet deliveries.

Identify which of the following statements are true.

Every employer has a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for their employees.

Under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, employers can discriminate against individuals based on the basis of:

A business may face significant penalties if they do not comply with their legal obligations.

The employee induction method chosen by a business may differ depending on the following...(select all that apply)

Identify which of the following are typically a part of the employee induction process. Select all that apply

Rushil owns Earth Crystals, a large family owned business that imports crystals and gemstones. Due to increased customer demand, Rushil has recently hired two new assistants to help pack orders in the warehouse. There are many rules that new employees must be aware of, particularly related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Select which of the following statements are true.

Overseas recruitment is:

All businesses must conduct overseas recruitment as there are not enough skilled workers in Australia.

A business is not legally responsible for ensuring employees recruited from overseas have legal working rights.

Providing employees with flexible working hours is:

It is compulsory to implement corporate social responsibility initiatives when staffing a business.

Implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives for staff can improve employee satisfaction and productivity.