M3 topic 4 part 2: training and development, performance managment, rewards, Flashcards

1
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what does training do

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develops skills, knowledge and attitudes

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2
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why is training important

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improves work performance

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3
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what does development do

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enhances skills to prepare for changing and future needs of the business

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4
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what is formal training

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where the employee has a role like a student and is payed to study and get experience

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5
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what are some examples of formal training (4)

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lectures
seminars
trainee and apprentice schemes
external courses

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6
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what is informal training

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when a employee is shown or modelled the correct skills in order to do a specific job

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7
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what are some examples of informal training (2)

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coaching

mentoring

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8
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what is on the job training

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is where employees get first hand experience on the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for there job

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why is on the job training useful/necessary (2)

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helps to produce a stronger workforce

gives employers a greater understanding of their staff’s skills base

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10
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what is off the job training

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it’s where the workers/employees learn their job roles away from the actual work floor.

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why is off the job training useful/necessary

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they are not involved in production process, so error in production can be minimised.

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12
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what is the purpose of induction training

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ensures that new staff can quickly learn the business’s policies, processes and practices.

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13
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what is involved in induction training (2)

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develop theoretical and practical skills

new employees meet and interact with co workers

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14
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what is performance management

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the ongoing process of communication between supervisor and employee about achieving objectives of the business and goals of employees

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15
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what is involved in performance management

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assessment of both individual and business performance

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16
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what types of performance data is there (2)

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development

administrative

17
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what is development performance management data used for

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to develop the skills and abilities of individual employees

18
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whats is administrative performance management data used for

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used by H.R mangers following appraisal periods to help than plan HR needs.

19
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what are the benefits of using developmental performance management (3)

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Can identify gaps and weaknesses in performance
Identifies training, development, and legal compliance needs
Communicates expectations

20
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what are some benefits of using administrative performance management (3)

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Higher productivity
better financial performance
creates opportunity for employee to provide feedback

21
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what are some reasons why performance management is important (5)

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identify opportunities for improvements in productivity
assess performance, against standards
provide feedback and recognition
identify training needs
justify staffing decisions
22
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why are reward systems important (3)

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attracts,
motivates
retains staff

23
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what types of rewards are there (2)

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monetary

non-monetary

24
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list some examples of monetary rewards (3)

A

cash bonus
free childcare
shares

25
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list some examples of non monetary rewards (3)

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interesting/challenging work
workplace flexibility
performance recognition

26
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what ways can rewards be distributed

A

individual

group

27
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what are some problems with individual rewards (1)

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lead to rivalry and conflict if not managed properly

28
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what are some pros to using group rewards instead of individual rewards (2)

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encourage a greater sense of teamwork

more communication

29
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what are some cons to using group awards instead of individual rewards (2)

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not everyone applies equal effort to get rewards

lead to more conflict

30
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what is performance pay

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a individual monetary reward base off individual performance