Human Resource Management

What the page covers

This unit brings together material on how businesses find, keep and reward people. The mind maps are the largest group. Approaches to Staffing asks whether staff are a cost or an asset, and looks at safe working conditions and job security. Recruitment explains why businesses hire, from retirement and maternity leave to growth. Other maps cover flexible working, financial rewards, employment law and change management.

Where to start

Begin with the basics. The mind map People In Business sets out stakeholders, employers, employees and the relationships between them. The flashcard deck on organisational structures then covers the duties of directors, managers, team leaders and shop-floor workers. After that, move to recruitment: one flashcard deck asks what a job description and a person specification include, and the notes on that topic explain why both matter.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then test yourself. The quiz IGCSE Business - Training pairs well with the training maps and decks. The motivation quiz uses fill-in-the-blank questions, so it works well after the motivation key terms map. Quizzes on recruitment and selection, industrial relations conflict and wages and benefits help you spot what you still need to review.

• Map first, to see the whole topic.
• Flashcards next, to learn the terms.
• Quiz last, to check what stuck.

Levels and exams

Most resources suit school students, and several mention GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, IB and Leaving Cert courses. A smaller share suits university students and professional candidates, including project team maps that mention the PMP. Teachers can pick ready-made decks and slide sets on motivation, remuneration and stakeholders.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the People, Organisation and Leadership strand of Business administration and management (incl. project management). Choose one topic today, open a map and see how much you already know.