IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

Q26 Analyse the drawbacks of employee promotion by a juice manufacturer. [6]

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[KN] Overlooking External Talent
[AN] By promoting from within the organization may pass up the chance to hire outside applicants who might be more qualified for the job and bring in new ideas and perspectives.
[AN+] This may hinder creativity and make it more difficult for the business to adjust to shifting market conditions.

[KN] Loss of a Skilled Employee
[AN] When a worker is promoted to a higher position, their prior position might become vacant. The juice manufacturing process could be disrupted if the promoted employee possessed essential skills or knowledge and was not present in their previous role.
[AN+] There can be further expenses associated with hiring and training a replacement for the promoted employee.

[KN] Skill gaps
[AN] Giving jobs to employees who are not fully prepared for their new roles can result in skills gaps and reduction in Productivity.
[AN+] This can lead to inefficiencies and may require additional training or support.

[KN] Resentment/ Unsatisfaction
[AN] Promotions can lead to resentment and bad relations among employees who were not promoted.
[AN+] This will lead to decline in teamwork and morale of employees will decrease.

[kn] increased expenses
[an] when an employee is promoted it increases their tasks etc. thus leading to increase in salary and wages which business will have to finance
[an+] leading to lesser money left for investment and expansion
[kn] skill gaps
[an] if an employee doesn't know how to properly do the task in their new role it can result in reduction in productivity
[an+] leading to a decline in teamwork and employee will also be less demotivated towards working

[KN] Superiority complex.
[AN] The employee who got promoted may consider himself superior over others hence making others feel less capable of getting higher positions which can lead to reduce in employee motivation to work.
[AN+] Thus this can also effect the quality of drinks produced as other employees may not work with full potential.

[KN] High cost.
[AN] As high position demand high salaries and wages , the juice manufacturer may be getting less profit percentage as more will be used in order to cover such costs.
[AN+] Thus this will lead to less finance available for further expansion etc.

[KN]Internal jealousy and Resentment
[AN]When some employees are passed over for promotions, it can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction, lowered morale, and potential conflicts among colleagues.
[AN+]Unaddressed internal friction can negatively impact teamwork, collaboration, and overall workplace harmony, potentially affecting productivity and employee engagement.

[KN]Loss of Expertise in Previous Role
[AN]impacting the efficiency of tasks they previously managed.
[AN+]the loss of expertise in critical areas could disrupt workflow and productivity.