Unit 2, AOS3, Business Management

Business objective

A specific goal that a business aims to achieve in order to be successful

Features of high-performing staff

- High skill set and professional knowledge

- Motivation and reliability

- Efficiency and productiveness

Robotics

The study, design, construction and operation of technology relating to robotics and automated technology

Automation

The use of automated technology to fulfil functions of processes rather than humans

Job analysis

The systematic process of studying a specific job to determine its' tasks, duties and required skills and knowledge

Job design

The structuring of how tasks and duties are arranged to meet organisational goals and employee needs

Job description

A written statement that outlines the tasks, duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of a position

Job specification

Lists the skills, qualifications, and personal attributes required to perform the job effectively

Recruitment

The process of attracting and selecting the most suitable candidates to fill job vacancies in an organization

Internal recruitment

When a business fills a job vacancy by appointing someone who already works within the organization

External recruitment

The process of attracting and hiring candidates from outside the organization

Selection

A process undertaken by a business to decide whether to make a job offer to a candidate