Human resources — recruitment
AQA GCSE Business Studies revision on Human resources — recruitment. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Business 8132 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of these documents is created by a business to outline the specific duties and responsibilities of a vacant role?
- A) Job description
- B) Person specification
- C) Application form
- D) Curriculum vitae
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Answer: Job description
A job description provides a clear list of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities involved in a job. It is distinct from a person specification, which focuses on the skills and qualifications the ideal candidate should possess.
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Question 2
What is the term for the process of filling a job vacancy with an individual who is already employed by the business?
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Answer: Internal recruitment
Internal recruitment allows a business to promote existing employees to new positions. This can be cost-effective and helps maintain staff morale, though it may limit the introduction of new ideas into the organisation.
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Question 3
Which document identifies the essential and desirable skills, qualifications, and experience required for a candidate to be successful?
- A) Job description
- B) Person specification
- C) Contract of employment
- D) Induction schedule
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Answer: Person specification
While a job description outlines what the person will do, the person specification focuses on who the person is. It is used during the selection process to objectively compare candidates against the criteria required for the job.
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