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Paper 1 structured question: Recruitment, selection and training of employees

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Recruitment, selection and training of employees

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A business is evaluating its recruitment strategy.

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Recruitment Methods Evaluation

The table below shows the advantages and disadvantages of different recruitment methods.

MethodAdvantagesDisadvantages
InternalCost-effective, familiar with company cultureLimited candidate pool
ExternalAccess to a larger talent poolHigher costs, longer onboarding
  1. a

    Explain one advantage of external recruitment based on the table.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Justify why a business might prefer internal recruitment over external recruitment.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]

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Hiring Staff for a New Project

The company needs to decide whether to hire part-time or full-time employees for a project that will last six months. Part-time staff would offer flexibility and lower costs, while full-time staff would provide more commitment and availability.

  1. a

    State one advantage of hiring part-time staff for the project.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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