Managing people

Worked examples (6)

• 1Internal or external recruitment?
• 2Recruitment or selection?
• 3On-the-job or off-the-job training?
• 4Match the selection method to its strength
• 5Analyse two benefits of training
• 6Discuss the risk that trained staff leave

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Define (2 marks, Knowledge 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Explain the difference (4 marks: Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Analyse two (6 marks: Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section B style — Discuss (8 marks, 3-Level grid; Level 3 = 6–8)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A/B style — Assess (10 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 8–10)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section C style — Evaluate (20 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 16–20)

Worked examples (6)

• 1Dismissal or redundancy?
• 2Identify the flexible-workforce method
• 3Explain a benefit of a flexible workforce
• 4Asset or cost approach?
• 5Analyse two drawbacks of a flexible workforce
• 6Discuss treating staff as an asset

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Define (2 marks, Knowledge 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Explain the difference (4 marks: Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Analyse two (6 marks: Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section B style — Discuss (8 marks, 3-Level grid; Level 3 = 6–8)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A/B style — Assess (10 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 8–10)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section C style — Evaluate (20 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 16–20)

Worked examples (6)

• 1Identify the leadership style
• 2Leadership or management?
• 3Explain when autocratic leadership suits
• 4Match the style to the situation
• 5Analyse the impact of a leadership style on motivation
• 6Discuss the best style for a start-up

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Define (2 marks, Knowledge 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Explain (4 marks: Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Analyse two (6 marks: Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section B style — Discuss (8 marks, 3-Level grid; Level 3 = 6–8)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A/B style — Assess (10 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 8–10)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section C style — Evaluate (20 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 16–20)

Worked examples (6)

• 1Read the organisation chart
• 2Tall or flat structure?
• 3Explain a benefit of a flat structure
• 4Centralised or decentralised?
• 5Analyse the impact of delayering on motivation
• 6Discuss decentralising decisions

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Define (2 marks, Knowledge 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Explain (4 marks: Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Analyse two (6 marks: Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section B style — Discuss (8 marks, 3-Level grid; Level 3 = 6–8)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A/B style — Assess (10 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 8–10)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section C style — Evaluate (20 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 16–20)

Worked examples (6)

• 1Match the theorist to the idea
• 2Financial or non-financial motivator?
• 3Explain a non-financial motivator
• 4Judge piece-rate pay
• 5Analyse two ways to motivate staff
• 6Discuss relying on financial rewards

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Define (2 marks, Knowledge 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Explain (4 marks: Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A style — Analyse two (6 marks: Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section B style — Discuss (8 marks, 3-Level grid; Level 3 = 6–8)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section A/B style — Assess (10 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 8–10)
• ✓Model answer — WBS11 Section C style — Evaluate (20 marks, 4-Level grid; Level 4 = 16–20)