Business 0450 · IGCSE · Organisation and management
Organisation and management — practice question
VXH makes a variety of soft drinks from fruit by using batch production. Specialisation is used in its factory. Over the last two years, the business has expanded rapidly. VXH has raised the number of production workers from 40 to 80. This has made the span of control for each manager larger. It has been hard for VXH to keep workers motivated. The Human Resources Manager must decide whether job rotation or financial bonuses is the better way to improve employee motivation.
(a)[2]
What does the term ‘span of control’ mean?
(b)[2]
What does the term ‘uses specialisation’ mean?
(c)[4]
Identify and explain two possible reasons for VXH's rapid growth.
(d)[6]
Identify and explain two possible reasons for VXH's use of batch production.
(e)[6]
Do you think VXH should use job rotation or financial bonuses to raise employee motivation? Justify your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The number of subordinates who report directly to a manager or supervisor” …