IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

Q17 Analyse the disadvantages of a ‘full time employee’. [6]

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
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[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
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[n] less motivated due to work life balance , creating inefficiency in business
[an] and long working hours can lead tolower efficiency rate of employee and will hqve limited flxibility in terms of work
[an+] can be challenging and ore chances of employee turnover

[kn] some employees has fixed salary so they wil not work more for less reward
[an] make an image for an employee that he is not productive so loose the employee morale
[an+] bcz of which employeewill loose confidence and difficult for im to make relations

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] In times of lower demand, business costs rise due to limitations on reducing employee pay or laying off workers easily.
[AN+] This can make it harder for the company because it spends more money when fewer people are buying things.

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] Reduced motivation from poor work-life balance can lead to inefficiencies in business operations.
[AN+] Employee dissatisfaction may result in decreased productivity, affecting overall business performance.

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] this would mean the business would have to decrease its quality to manage costs
[AN+] this results worse brand image

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] this would result in lower productivity
[AN+] this leads to more wastages of resources and increased costs

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] Increased financial burden: During periods of lower demand when sales and revenue decline, businesses may face difficulty covering the fixed costs associated with their workforce, such as salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes
[AN+] This can lead to financial strain and potential cash flow issues.

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] When employees feel overwhelmed or lack work-life balance, their engagement, motivation, and productivity can decline.
[AN+] This can lead to increased errors, decreased output, and a general slowdown in work processes.

[KN] higher fixed cost
[AN] Full-time employees often come with higher fixed costs, including salaries, benefits, and potential overhead expenses.
[AN+} Higher fixed costs can strain the budget, especially for smaller businesses or during periods of financial uncertainty.

[KN] Less motivated due to work-life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] Full-time employees typically work a set number of hours, which may limit the organization's ability to quickly adjust to fluctuating workloads.
[AN+]Limited flexibility can lead to underutilization of resources during slow periods and increased stress during busy seasons.

[Kn]Fixed Costs
[An] Full-time employees often come with fixed costs such as salaries, benefits, and sometimes additional overhead costs, which can be more expensive than hiring part-time or contract workers" futher impact
[An+]These fixed costs can strain the company's budget, leaving less flexibility to allocate funds to other areas such as innovation, marketing, or expansion initiatives.

[Kn]Limited Flexibility
[An]Full-time employees typically adhere to a set schedule and may have limited flexibility in terms of working hours or adapting to fluctuating workloads compared to part-time or freelance workers.
[An+]During busy periods, full-time employees might need to work overtime to meet demands. This can lead to increased labor costs due to overtime pay or burnout among employees.

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] This means that the business would have to lower the quality of products to manage costs.
[AN+] This results in less quality goods being produced which would not attract the customers.

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] This would make the productivity to fall.
[AN+] This leads towards more increased costs.

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] business may have to improvise on other aspects and may fall behind
[AN+] less profits being made and monetory issues may arise

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] due to longer working hours, workers have less flexibility
[AN+] leads to less work being done and slow business activity

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN]which might delayed their salaries due to lack of finance so people will leave the firm
[AN+] which will stop the production process decrease sales and push business towards its decline

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] productivity will fall consumer demands cannot be met increase competition
[AN+]brand reputation will hurt

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] Immediate financial strain on the business due to fixed salaries n wages.
[AN+] Thus may tighten the space that could have been used for future investments etc hence making it difficult to stand in a competitive market.

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] Hence productivity may fall and may become less adaptable to change in workload.
[AN+] Thus as a result, errors can increase and quality of product or service produced may get compromised too.

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off.
[AN] The company could have to make adjustments in other areas and risk falling behind.
[AN+] Reduced profitability and potential financial problems

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] Longer workdays mean less flexibility for employees.
[AN+] Results in decreased productivity and sluggish company activity

[KN] In times of lower demand, the business costs are increased as employees can’t be paid less/laid off
[AN] Business might ignore other important areas where the potential capital could have been invested
[AN+] Increasing financial burden on the business and lowering profit

[KN] Less motivated due to work life balance; creating inefficiency in business.
[AN] Reducing productivity and efficiency of the business
[AN+] Decreasing output and damaging brand reputation