RWB makes buses. 1200 workers are employed in its factory. Every employee gets off-the-job training. RWB motivates its staff using financial rewards. In the previous year, RWB recorded a $1.7$ million loss. The Managing Director stated: ‘A number of external influences are affecting our business, including shifts in unemployment levels and fresh legal restrictions on business activities that affect the environment.’
(a)[2]
Define the term ‘off-the-job training’.
(b)[2]
Identify two non-financial reasons why people work.
(c)[4]
Outline two financial reward methods RWB could use to motivate its employees.
(d)[6]
Explain two ways RWB might be affected by new legal controls over business activities which affect the environment.
(e)[6]
Do you think a fall in the level of unemployment always benefits businesses? 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: “Training that occurs away from the workplace, usually delivered by a specialist trainer” …