Edexcel A Level Business: Topic 1.4 Managing People Quiz

An advantage of off-the-job training is that it can be done outside of normal working hours.

A matrix structure consists of employees from multiple departments working on a project.

A person specification is a document that outlines the specifics of a job role.

Which of these is a disadvantage of taking a laissez-faire approach to leadership?

_________ _________ is an approach where individuals often join a trade union that negotiates for its member.

Redundancy happens when an employee is performing poorly.

What is pay that is based on the number of units produced or tasks completed called?

What is the formal line of authority and communication within an organisation called? 

A manager and a leader have the same attributes and business focus.

What type of leader is characterised by centralised decision-making and strict control, with little input from the team?

Which of these is a feature of a temporary contract?

Which of these is a method of on-the-job training?

What is at the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Employees who report to higher-ranking individuals, typically managers or supervisors are known as what?

Which organisational structure has multiple levels of management with a limited span of control?

Which of the following is a benefit of having a flexible workforce?

Herzberg's theory outlines that humans are motivated by two things, hygiene factors and motivators.

What is it called when job vacancies are filled by employees already working for the business?

Which of these motivational theories was created by Taylor?

Which of the following is not a leadership type?