Different ways of working (Edexcel GCSE Business): Flashcards
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Full-time employment: typical hours per week
Full-time employment: typical hours per week
35-40 hours per week
Part-time employment: purpose
Part-time employment: purpose
Reduced hours for work-life balance & varying workload
What are flexible hours contracts?
What are flexible hours contracts?
Adjust working times within agreed parameters
Permanent contracts: end date
Permanent contracts: end date
No fixed end date, ongoing employment
Temporary contracts: purpose
Temporary contracts: purpose
Short-term projects or covering staff absences
Freelance workers: employment status
Freelance workers: employment status
Self-employed individuals, not company employees
Flexible working: key business benefit
Flexible working: key business benefit
Greater control over operational costs
Flexible working: key drawback
Flexible working: key drawback
Workers may feel less committed, affecting productivity
Remote working: definition
Remote working: definition
Work from home using digital tools for communication
Video conferencing: benefit
Video conferencing: benefit
Saves time & travel expenses, no face-to-face needed
Management information systems: function
Management information systems: function
Access company data/resources from any location online
Permanent contracts: employee advantage
Permanent contracts: employee advantage
Greater job security, increased motivation & productivity
Trade-off: permanent vs flexible contracts
Trade-off: permanent vs flexible contracts
Operational flexibility vs employee loyalty & commitment