Summary
Summary GCSE (9-1) AQA Business Studies- Section 4- Human Rescources
- Course
- Institution
This document contains full, short summaries of section 4- Human Resources. You can easily copy the detailed information for your purposes.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
REVISIONGEEK
Content preview
Section 4-Human ResourcesHuman Resources is all to do with making sure a firm's employees are working as effectively as
possible.
Internal Organisation Structure
Organisational Structure- is how a business organises its staff to represent the different layers
of management. This information can be displayed in the form of a chart.
There are 4 layers of staff within a hierarchical:
Directors- responsible for the business strategy.
Managers- organise the carrying out of the director strategy's.
Supervisors- look after specific projects or small teams.
Operatives- workers and staff.
Key terms in organisational structure
There are a number of key terms that apply to organisational structures:
Chain of command- the route by which instructions and communications flow from the top to
the bottom of a business.
Span Of Control - the number of staff that a manager has responsibility for.
Delegation - a process where tasks are given to members of staff, where often managers give
tasks to employees further down the chain of command
Delayering - a process where a business removes layers of its management to make its
structure more flat
Subordinates - members of staff below a manager in the chain of command
There are 2 types of Organisational Structure's:
Hierarchical structure/Tall Structure
A hierarchical structure is often also referred to as a ‘tall’ organisational structure. A
hierarchical structure has many layers of management, and businesses with this structure
often use a ‘top-down’ approach with a long chain of command. In a hierarchical structure,
managers will have a narrow span of control and a relatively small number
of subordinates (staff).
Advantage
Narrower spans of control
Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and everyone know their role
Disadvantage
Longer lines of communication
Subordinates feel less motivated as there are so many managers
Not much discussions or verbal communication
Flat structure
A flat structure is an organisational structure with only a few layers of management. In a flat
structure, managers have a wide span of control with more subordinates, and there is usually
a short chain of command. Flat organisational structures are commonly used by smaller
businesses or those adopting a more modern approach to management.
Contracts of employment
A contract of employment should be given to every employee within two months of starting
work. It is a legal agreement between the employer and employee, which sets out the terms
and conditions of employment, including:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller REVISIONGEEK. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.88. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81989 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now