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AO1 Knowledge and understanding
- To work effectively / productively.
- Meet the business' clear expectations.
- To fulfil terms of contract of employment.
- To follow business policy and regulations.
- Not damage the business reputation.
- Not give/sell employer's trade secrets to competitors.
- Being honest.
- An employee has the responsibility to perform according to the terms of contract of the employment. (1 mark × × )
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AO2 Application
- Examples may be given in the context of different employees - managers / shopfloor workers.
- Effective and productive employees will perform the duties of their position to the best of their ability.
- Come to work when expected, manage their time well and be a positive part of the team.
- Following company policies and protocols leads to fewer accidents and legal issues.
- Consult managers with any questions or problems to get the job right first time and avoid costly waste.
- Accept responsibility for their own mistakes to prevent a blame culture affecting working relations.
- Work for the good of the business to help it maintain its position in the market.
- Developed application - an employee has a responsibility to consistently follow the policies and procedures of a business and maintain the reputation of that business. (2 marks ×2 )
- Limited application- an employee has a responsibility to always be punctual when attending work. (1 mark ± ± )
AO3 Analysis
- Ensures consistency, reduces risk, achieves high standards therefore helps a business achieve its objectives.
- Improves efficiency and performance therefore the business will have effective use of resources.
- Responsible employees give a business the ability to compete well and improve market share.
- Reduces the risk of mistakes, waste, accidents, legal issues - all of which will prevent the success of the business.
- Developed analysis - if an employee remains loyal to a business and does not share internal production secrets with competitors the business will likely remain very competitive and continue to achieve high levels of profitability. ( 2 marks □ × 2 )
- Limited analysis - when an employee continually achieves high standards of work performance the business will prosper. (1 mark □ × )
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