4.2+Manpower

4.2.1 Stages of recruitment and selection Explain the methods of recruiting and selecting employees • Understand the difference between internal and external recruitment • Understand the main stages in recruitment and selection of employees Understand the importance of job descriptions, job specifications and job advertisements • Draw up a job description • Draw up a job specification • Chose suitable ways of advertising a vacancy

4.2.2 Training methods Identify and explain different training methods (internal and external) • Analyse and evaluate on the job and off the job training Awareness of the need to train and develop staff • Analyse and evaluate the relevance of training [including induction training] to both management and employees

4.2.3 Dismissal and redundancy Explain the difference between dismissal and redundancy • Use examples to demonstrate the difference Appreciate why the manpower of a business may need to be reduced • Understand the circumstances when downsizing manpower occurs e.g. automation, closure of a factory