Business 0450 · IGCSE · Recruitment, selection and training of employees

Recruitment, selection and training of employees — practice question

A2Z is a small yet profitable airline in country B that provides flights for business people. A2Z’s management wants the business to grow. This will mean purchasing additional aeroplanes and hiring more airline pilots. The Human Resources manager has written a job description for the pilots. She is now prepared to advertise for the new pilots. She thinks the most effective way for A2Z to motivate its pilots is through financial rewards.
(a)[2]

Identify two possible reasons why A2Z may want to grow.

(b)[2]

Identify two factors that A2Z ought to think about when choosing a source of finance to purchase more aeroplanes.

(c)[4]

Identify and explain two advantages to A2Z of drawing up a job description.

(d)[6]

Identify and explain two suitable methods A2Z could use to advertise the new jobs.

(e)[6]

Do you think that financial rewards are the most effective way for A2Z to motivate its pilots? Justify your answer.

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