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Delegation

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:37:30+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Delegation

Delegation-is the transfer of authority and responsibility by a superior/manager to a subordinate
to carry out specific function,duties and tasks
The delegator remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work
Delegation results in decentralisation

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Written Communication

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:37:24+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Written Communication

Involves any type of message that involves the use of the written word
It includes things like emails, reports, letters, instant messages (Whatsapp and Facebook)

Advantages

Same message can be delivered to different receives with speed e.g. an […]

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Problems of communication failure/ineffective communication
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Problems of communication failure/ineffective communication

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Problems of communication failure/ineffective communication

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:34:10+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Managing Human Resources: Communication in Business: Problems of communication failure/ineffective communication

The importance of communication to a business cannot be overestimated
Communication problems and failure will lead to:
Inefficiency
Failure to formulate and communication plans and objectives
Failure to achieve the organisation’s goals
Demotivation, low morale and other problems with employees for example […]

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Training: Introduction
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Training: Introduction

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Training: Introduction

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:34:03+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Managing Human Resources: Human Resources Management: Training: Introduction

Is an organized activity aimed at imparting information and/or instructions to improve the recipient’s performance or to help him or her attain a required level of knowledge or skill
Training and development are the official and ongoing educational activities within an organization designed to enhance […]

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Piece Rate
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Piece Rate

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Piece Rate

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:37:39+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Piece Rate

This when a payment is made to a worker for each unit that the worker has produced
Workers wages depend on the quantity they have produced
It does not consider the time spent by workers in producing each unit
Piece rate system is the method of remunerating the workers according to […]

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Tall and Flat organisational structures

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:37:30+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Tall and Flat organisational structures

Organisational structures can also, among other terms and ways, be described as either tall or flat
This is done by looking at the layers […]

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Visual Communication

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:37:23+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Visual Communication

is the expression of information and ideas using visual aids or aids
it includes body language and gestures
it may also include the use of photographs, charts, graphs, and diagrams to enforce or demonstrate ideas or data.
The use […]

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Trade Unions and Businesses: Introduction
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Trade Unions and Businesses: Introduction

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Trade Unions and Businesses: Introduction

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:34:10+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Managing Human Resources: Trade Unions and Businesses: Introduction

these are organisations of employees who have come together for a common purpose
trade unions are formed by employees with a shared interest
The main function of trade unions is collective bargaining on behalf of employees
Collective bargaining refers to the process of negotiation between employers(management)
and […]

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On the job training methods
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On the job training methods

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On the job training methods

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:34:03+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Managing Human Resources: Human Resources Management: On the job training methods

this is when instruction and training is provided during the work itself
There are a number of on the job training methods:
Demonstration-a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed
Coaching-involves focusing on the individual trainee’s needs, observing […]

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