Year 10 - Labour Productivity

What does labour productivity measure?

• The amount of goods and services produced by a worker in a given time

• The total revenue a business makes in a year

• The number of employees in a business

• The profit margin of goods sold

What is one way to increase the productivity of a workforce?

• Reducing the number of employees

• Decreasing salaries

• Improving management practices

• Limiting employee breaks

How can good people managers improve a business?

• By attracting and retaining talented employees

• By increasing the workload of employees

• By avoiding communication with employees

• By working independently without a team

What is a benefit of developing employee skills and knowledge?

• Increased staff turnover

• Reduced job satisfaction

• Improved labour productivity

• Higher operational costs

How can job rotation benefit an employee?

• By increasing their workload without additional benefits

• By reducing their job satisfaction

• By giving them experience in different jobs within the business

• By limiting their skill set to one task

What is the purpose of performance appraisal?

• To provide feedback and improve job performance

• To penalize employees for poor performance

• To reduce the number of employees in a business

• To determine employee salaries

What might a business culture influence?

• International laws

• The weather

• Labour productivity

• The global economy

What is an example of an employee incentive?

• A reduction in working hours

• An increase in managerial responsibilities

• Mandatory overtime

• A cash bonus for meeting performance targets

What can be a result of employees developing their skills and knowledge?

• Reduced staff turnover

• Decreased productivity

• Higher levels of job dissatisfaction

• Lower customer satisfaction

Why might allowing employees to work offsite improve productivity?

• It provides more distractions

• It reduces flexibility

• It increases commuting time

• It offers more flexibility and a quieter work environment