Unit AS 2 Managing Business Resources

CCEA Business Studies A Level - Unit 2 AS High quality hand written notes covering all aspects of the course. The notes look into all aspects of 'Managing Business Resources' in a concise yet detailed manner

A look at the chain of command, span of control, organisational structures with diagrams. Advantages and disadvantages of a wide and narrow span of control. Advantages and disadvantages of de-layering. A look at the type of organisational structures: Tall and Flat with advantages and disadvantages. Centralisation and de-centralisation - Advantages and Disadvantages.

A look at the main financial methods of motivation including a time rate, piece rate, commission, fringe benefits, fees, profit sharing and performance related pay.

A look at the four styles of management: Authoritarian, Paternalistic, Laissez-Faire and Democratic.

A look at the key functions/roles of management.

A look at the importance of staff, examples of poor planning, a look at the recruitment process mainly job analysis, job description and person specification. Advantages and disavantages of internal and external recruitment. Succession planning with examples. Training and the various types: on the job and off the job along with appraisal,

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of CV's, interviews, testing and application letter.

A look at the methods of recruitment including newspaper and magazin advertisements, university days, private employment agencies and Government Departments and Headhunting.

A look at all the steps management must go through before making decisions.