The Role of Human Resources (OCR GCSE Business): Exam Questions

Exam code: J204

3 mins3 questions
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1 mark

Sam works as a human resources assistant for a large supermarket chain.

What would be part of Sam’s job role?

  • Asking customers how their local store could be improved

  • Giving out free samples of a new range of fruit pies

  • Identifying the training needs of shop assistants

  • Reducing the price of vegetables reaching their sell-by date

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1 mark

Following recent financial success, a business has decided to double the size of its workforce.

This decision will significantly increase the workload of the:

  • finance function because new recruits need to be trained

  • human resources function because applicants need to be interviewed

  • marketing function because person specifications need to be produced

  • purchasing function because contracts of employment need to be issued

3
1 mark

Which one of the following is a role of human resources in business?

  • Developing new products

  • Increasing employee retention

  • Maximising revenue

  • Offering price reductions