SCT is a small firm that makes handmade tables. SCT employs 50 trained workers. The Operations Manager adopts an autocratic leadership style when decisions are taken. Some of SCT’s employees are demotivated, and the business has a high labour turnover rate. SCT plans to move to a new factory in the same country.
(a)[2]
Identify two methods used to measure the size of a business.
(b)[2]
Identify two methods used to train employees.
(c)[4]
Outline two effects of a high labour turnover rate for SCT.
(d)[6]
Explain two factors SCT ought to think about when choosing the location of a new factory in the same country.
(e)[6]
Do you think autocratic leadership is the best style for a small business to use? Give a justified answer.
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