Recruitment & Selection Process (Edexcel IGCSE Business): Flashcards
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Define full-time employment.
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Define full-time employment.
Full-time employment is working the total number of hours a company considers full-time — usually 35+ hours a week.
Define part-time employment.
Part-time employment is working fewer hours than full-time, often considered between 1 and 30 hours a week.
Define job sharing.
Job sharing is breaking up one role into two part-time contracts shared between workers.
Define flexible working.
Flexible working is a culture where workers can work in a range of patterns — part-time, temporary, job-sharing or working from home.
What is temporary or casual employment?
Working whenever the business needs you — often seasonal or for a set length of time.
A part-time employee usually works between 1 and hours a week.
A part-time employee usually works between 1 and 30 hours a week.
True or False?
Full-time employees usually work fewer hours than part-time employees.
False.
Full-time employees work more hours than part-time employees (usually 35+ a week).
Give a real example of temporary or seasonal employment.
A ski instructor working for two months during the ski season at a French Alps resort.
In a split-shift job share, worker A works 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and worker B works 1 p.m.–6 p.m., sharing one .
In a split-shift job share, worker A works 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and worker B works 1 p.m.–6 p.m., sharing one role.
True or False?
Part-time employment tends to be more flexible than full-time.
True.
Part-time work is often more flexible, adjustable to employee availability and employer needs.
Give an example of a business's part-time hours rule.
At Costco, part-time employees must work a minimum of 24 hours to keep their benefits.
Define recruitment.
Recruitment is the process of attracting and identifying potential job candidates suitable for a role.
Define selection.
Selection is the process of choosing the best candidate for a job.
What is the goal of recruitment?
To create a pool of qualified candidates who can be considered for the role.
The recruitment process may vary between businesses depending on the urgency, budget and nature of the .
The recruitment process may vary between businesses depending on the urgency, budget and nature of the role.
Name the four main recruitment documents.
The person specification, job description, application form, and CV.
Define a person specification.
A person specification details the essential and desirable characteristics of the person suitable for a job.
Define a job description.
A job description details the features of the job, such as duties, hours, location, responsibilities and pay.
True or False?
The employer writes the job description, but the candidate writes the CV.
True.
The employer writes the job description, person specification and application form; the candidate writes the CV.
Give one benefit of an application form over a CV.
All applicants give identical information in the same format, so they are easy to compare.
Give one benefit of a CV over an application form.
More applicants may apply, as it's easier to prepare and adapt a standard CV.
A CV is often accompanied by a letter of explaining why the applicant wants and suits the job.
A CV is often accompanied by a letter of application explaining why the applicant wants and suits the job.
Give one drawback of a CV.
Comparing different formats and content of CVs can take more time and lengthen recruitment.
True or False?
A person specification and a job description are the same document.
False.
A person specification describes the ideal person; a job description describes the job.
Define internal recruitment.
Internal recruitment is appointing a suitable candidate who already works for the business.
Define external recruitment.
External recruitment is appointing a new employee from outside the business.
What must a job advertisement include?
Brief details of the job and desired applicants, and how to apply.
Give one way to advertise a vacancy internally.
Using business newsletters, staff noticeboards or internal email.
Give one advantage of internal recruitment.
Workers may not need induction training and can be productive quickly.
A drawback of internal recruitment is that a further is created when a worker moves into their new role.
A drawback of internal recruitment is that a further vacancy is created when a worker moves into their new role.
Give one advantage of external recruitment.
It brings new skills, experiences and ideas into the business.
True or False?
Advertising vacancies in the mass media is always cheap and easy to target.
False.
Some external methods, like mass media advertising, are expensive and hard to target.
Define shortlisting.
Shortlisting is selecting the most suitable candidates for interview by comparing applications with the job description and person specification.
Why is shortlisting important?
It sorts through large volumes of applications to find those that meet the role criteria.
To keep interviews fair and consistent, a business uses the same set of relevant for all candidates.
To keep interviews fair and consistent, a business uses the same set of relevant questions for all candidates.
True or False?
A business interviews candidates before shortlisting them.
False.
A business shortlists first, then interviews — otherwise there may be too many candidates to meet.
Give one reason a business might use a recruitment agency.
To find employees quickly (from candidates already enrolled) — though it is expensive, as a fee is paid.
Define legal controls (over employment).
Legal controls are the laws and regulations that require businesses to conduct their behaviour in a particular way.
What is the main aim of employment law?
To protect and prevent the exploitation of workers.
Name three aspects of work that employment law covers.
Pay, hours and conditions, safety, discrimination, paid absence, and dismissal.
Define equal opportunities.
Equal opportunities means all individuals are treated equitably, regardless of protected characteristics like gender, race, religion and disability.
What is discrimination at work?
When an employer makes decisions based on 'unfair' reasons — which is illegal in most countries.
A worker who has suffered discrimination at work can take action against their employer.
A worker who has suffered discrimination at work can take legal action against their employer.
Give one benefit to a business of following an equal opportunities policy.
It improves reputation, keeps employees motivated, and helps attract and keep good staff.
Define the minimum wage.
The minimum wage is the lowest wage permitted by law.
True or False?
Every country in the world has a minimum wage law.
False.
Some countries have no minimum wage — e.g. the UAE has no minimum wage requirements.
What is the main effect of a minimum wage on a business?
An increase in costs, as all workers must be paid at least the legal minimum.
Introducing a minimum wage reduces the of workers, as businesses can no longer pay very poorly.
Introducing a minimum wage reduces the exploitation of workers, as businesses can no longer pay very poorly.
Give one benefit of a minimum wage for employees.
It raises living standards, acts as an incentive to work, and makes workers more motivated and productive.
True or False?
Introducing a minimum wage can cause some job losses.
True.
Some job losses may occur as businesses move to cheaper capital-intensive methods.
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