Business 1 Exam Preparation

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Flat structure benefit: Communication

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Faster communication from top to bottom, leading to quicker decisions.

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Human resource objectives

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Ensuring the right workforce to meet business goals.

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Chain of command

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The formal route that communication takes in a business, from those with the most authority at the top to those with the least authority at the bottom.

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Part-time workers

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Workers who do less than 35 hours per week. For example, a shop job every Saturday.

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Shift working

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Used in factories to keep production going 24/7 with shifts like 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am.

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Temporary work

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Jobs that only last for a certain period, like a job in a shop during the busy Christmas period or at a theme park in the summer.

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E-mail: One-way communication only

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Cannot check understanding and not good for discussing ideas.

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E-mail: Quick and global

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Can be sent very quickly, across the world, and to multiple recipients in one go.

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E-mail: Misinterpretation risk

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Can be misinterpreted depending on language used and relationship between sender and recipient.

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Meeting/Presentation: Comfort level

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Not everyone will feel comfortable contributing ideas in front of lots of other people.