1. Identify four main points that would be included in a contract of employment. 1.1 Identify the...
Question:
1. Identify four main points that would be included in a contract of employment.
1.1 Identify the main points of contracts of employment
1.2 Identify the main points of legislation affecting employers and employees
1.3 Identify where to find information on employment rights and responsibilities both internally and externally
1.4 Describe how representative bodies can support the employee
1.5 Identify employer and employee responsibilities for equality and diversity in a business environment
1.6 Explain the benefits of making sure equality and diversity procedures are followed in a business environment
2a) In the table below identifies two types of legislation and then provides two key points of each legislation that affect employers in a business environment. An example has been provided for guidance [1.2]
LegislationKey Points
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 19981. Employers must ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.
2.Employers must check that employees are properly protected from any dangerous parts of machinery
2b) In the table below identify two types of legislation and then provide two key points of each legislation that affect employee’s in a business environment. An example has been provided for guidance [1.2]
3. Identify a range of places where a person can find information on employment rights and responsibilities. You should identify two internal and two external sources of information. [1.3]
Internal
External
4. Describe how representative bodies can support employees. [1.4]
5. Identify employer and employee responsibilities for equality and diversity in a business environment. You should give at least two employer responsibilities and two employee responsibilities. [1.5]
Employer
Employee
6. Using the table below provide three Explanations for why equality and diversity procedures must be followed in a business environment. Your answer should include one benefit for the employer, one benefit for the employee and one benefit for the overall organisation. [1.6]
Employer Benefits
Employee Benefits
Organization Benefits
Section 2: All about health, safety and security
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 2: Understand the purpose of health, safety and security procedures in a business environment. If you are unsure of any questions you should refer back to the specific page number that covers the topic.
Learning objective place in the assessment
2.1 Identify employer and employee responsibilities for health, safety and security in a business environment
2.2 Explain the purpose of following health, safety and security procedures in a business environment
2.3 Identify ways of maintaining a safe and secure environment in a business environment
1a. Identify two employer and two employee responsibilities for health and safety. [2.1]
Employer
1b. Identify two employer and two employee responsibilities for security. [2.1]
2. In the table below, Explain the purpose of following health, safety and security procedures in a business environment. [2.2]
Health
Safety
Security
3. Identify three different ways of maintaining a safe and secure business environment. [2.3]
Section 3: Communicating effectively with others
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 3: Understand how to communicate effectively with others
Learning objectivePlace in assessment
3.1 Describe different methods of communicationQuestion 1 Page 8
3.2 Explain how to choose the most appropriate method of communicating with othersQuestion 2 Page 8
3.3 Describe ways of actively listeningQuestion 3 Page 8
1. Describe three different methods of communication. You should include one verbal, one non-verbal and one written method of communication. [3.1]
Verbal
Non-verbal Written
2. Using two specific examples, explain how to choose the most appropriate method of communication to meet your needs and the needs of others. [3.2]
3. Describe two ways of actively listening. [3.3]
Section 4: Working with others
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 4: Understand how to work with and support colleagues
Learning objectivePlace in assessment
4.1 Explain the purpose of agreeing standards for own work with othersQuestion 1 Page 9
4.2 Explain the purpose of taking on new challenges and adapting to changeQuestion 2 Page 9
4.3 Explain the purpose of treating others with honesty and considerationQuestion 3 Page 10
1. Explain two different purposes for agreeing standards for your own work. [4.1]
2. Explain the purpose of taking on new challenges and being able to adapt to change at work. [4.2]
3. Explain the purpose of treating others with honesty and consideration. [4.3]
Section 5: Planning your own work
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 5: Know how to plan own work and be accountable to others
Learning objectivePlace in assessment
5.1 Explain the purpose of meeting work standards and deadlines when completing tasks
Question 1 Page 10
5.2 Identify ways of planning own workQuestion 2 Page 10
5.3 Compare ways of keeping other people informed about progress
Question 3 Page 11
1. Explain the purpose of meeting work standards and deadlines when completing tasks in a business environment. [5.1]
2. Identify two different ways that you can use to plan your own work. [5.2]
3. Describe ways of keeping other people informed about progress and compare their effectiveness. Think about 2 separate times that you have had to inform other people about your own progress. In the box below describe both times and explain how well each one worked. Could you have done anything different? [5.3]
Section 6: Improving your performance
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 6: Understand the purpose of improving own performance in a business environment and how to do so
Learning objectivePlace in assessment
6.1 Explain the purpose of continuously improving own performance in a business environmentQuestion 1 Page 11
6.2 Describe ways of improving own performance in a business environmentQuestion 2 Page 12
6.3 Identify different types of career pathways that are availableQuestion 3 Page 12
1. Explain the purpose of continuously improving your performance in a business environment. [6.1]
2. Describe two ways of improving your performance at work. If relevant, you may use examples from your own work experience. [6.2]
3. Identify two different types of career pathways or options that may be available to you. If relevant, this may be with your current employer or another pathway that you wish to pursue [6.3]
Section 7: Problems at work
This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 7: Understand the types of problems that may occur in a business environment and how to deal with them
Learning objectivePlace in assessment
7.1 Identify the types of problems that may occur in a business environmentQuestion 1 Page 13
7.2 Explain ways of dealing with problems that may occur in a business environmentQuestion 1 Page 13
7.3 Explain how and when to refer problems to relevant colleaguesQuestion 1 Page 13
1. In the table below, first Identify two different types of problems that can occur in a business environment [7.1], then explain how the problems can be dealt with [7.2], finally explain how and when each problem should be referred to colleagues [7.3].
Identify problems [7.1]Explain how to deal with the problems [7.2]Explain how and when the problem should be referred to colleagues [7.3]
Problem 1
Problem 2
Principles of environmental science inquiry and applications
ISBN: 978-1259656415
7th edition
Authors: William P. Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham