Business Studies
People in business — Topic 2
- 1.
On an organisation chart, the number of people directly managed by one supervisor is called: A The chain of command B The span of control C Delegation D Job production
[1 mark] · no calculator - 2.
Explain one advantage to a manager of delegating a task to a trusted employee.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 3.
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to a business of recruiting a new manager internally rather than externally.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 4.
Paying a sales assistant a fixed amount for each product sold, in addition to a basic wage, is an example of: A Salary B Fringe benefits C Commission D Job rotation
[1 mark] · no calculator - 5.
Explain one way, other than pay, that a business could motivate its employees.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 6.
A manager who makes all decisions alone and expects staff to follow instructions without consultation is using which leadership style? A Democratic B Autocratic C Laissez-faire D Delegative
[1 mark] · no calculator - 7.
Explain the difference between on-the-job training and off-the-job training.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 8.
A factory has recently introduced strict, unpopular new rules with no employee input. Analyse two likely effects on employee motivation and productivity.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 9.
Discuss whether paying employees a higher basic wage is likely to be more effective than offering non-financial benefits, such as more responsibility and recognition, at motivating a skilled workforce.
[4 marks] · no calculator