Discuss, and decide together:
l How to set up the scheme so that all staff feel they can contribute
l How suggestions from members of staff could be evaluated
Follow-up questions:
Which kinds of companies can benefit most from suggestion schemes? (Why?)
What other methods can companies use to generate ideas for improvements?
What are other ways of increasing staff involvement in a company?
In what ways can companies obtain suggestions or comments from customers?
How important are new ideas for companies in maintaining competitiveness? (Why?)Health and Fitness Facilities
Your company is considering providing a fitness center on the premises to help employees improve their health and fitness. You have been asked to make recommendations for this scheme.
Discuss, and decide together:
l What benefits the center would bring for the company
l How to promote the need for health and fitness to all staff
Follow-up questions:
Would company fitness facilities be equally popular among all staff? (Why/Why not?)
Should employees have to pay to use health and fitness facilities? (Why/Why not?)
What other ways are there for companies to encourage their employees to remain fit and healthy?
Should companies include employees' families in their health and fitness provision? (Why/Why not?)
Is the welfare of employees an appropriate concern for companies? (Why/Why not?)Staff Relocation
Your company needs to relocate several members of staff to a new branch opening in another part of the country. You have been asked to submit ideas on how to make relocation attractive for staff.
Discuss, and decide together:
l Which types of financial incentives the company could offer to staff
l What information staff would need to know about the new location
Follow-up questions:
What other assistance might be necessary for staff who are relocating? (Why?)
How could staff who are unwilling to relocate be encouraged to do so?
What do you think influences a company's choice of location for its branches? (Why?)
What are the implications for company organization of having branches in different places? (Why?)
Do you think there will be greater international expansion of companies in the future? (Why?/Why not?)Incentives Scheme for Staff
Your company is considering setting up an incentive scheme to improve staff performance. You have been asked to make recommendations for the scheme.
Discuss, and decide together:
l What benefits an incentive scheme for staff would bring to the company
l What types of incentives could be offered
Follow-up questions:
Which incentives do you think are most effective for encouraging people to work hard? (Why?)
What disadvantages could there be in incentive schemes? (Why?)
Is it essential for companies to reward extra effort? (Why?/ Why not?)
How do you think a company can inspire loyalty in employees?
How do you think the traditional employer/employee relationship might change in the future? (Why?)Staff Suggestion Scheme [For 3 candidates]
Your company is planning to introducing a suggestion scheme and to encourage members of staff at all levels to contribute ideas. You have been asked to consider ways of setting up the scheme. |
