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Business
Spec 2.5.2 (Effective Recruitment)
Question | Answer |
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Name the 6 most common types of jobs within a business from most to least responsibility | 1. CEO 2. Directors 3. Managers 4. Supervisors 5. Operational staff 6. Support staff |
What is a job analysis? | When a business analyses an existing job in order to identify if the position is still needed/needs changing |
What is a job description? | A document containing basic information about the job, so suitable candidates will apply |
When is a person specification? | A document providing specific skills, attributes and qualifications needed for the vacant position |
What are 2 common ways a business will gather information about candidates applying for a position? | 1. An application form (supplied by the business) 2. A curriculum vitae (CV) |
What are the 2 forms of recruitment? | 1. Internal recruitment 2. External recruitment |
Name 2 advantages of internal recruitment | 1. Cheap and quick 2. Applicants already familiar with business policies and procedures |
Name 2 disadvantages of internal recruitment | 1. Limits number of applicants 2. No new ideas can be introduced from outside organisation |
Name 2 advantages of external recruitment | 1. Potentially higher quality candidates 2. Wider choice of applicants |
Name 2 disadvantages of external recruitment | 1. Existing staff may resent being overlooked for a promotion 2. Longer and more expensive than internal recruitment |