IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

Q 30 Analyse the impact of unfair dismissal on business & its employees [6]

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[kn] the reputation of business will be damaged
[an] which could lead to negetive publicity and can lead to loss of customer trst and loyalty
[an+] the people will start discouraging the business and thus the business would be failed

[kn]employee morale wold be damaged
[an]can impact the morale of remaining work force and the might be demotivated and get disengaged if they precieve the workplace as unfair
[an+] thus can be costly to business and can lead to legal consequences

[kn] creates job insecurity
[an] when employee sees such things take place in the business, they fear their position getting dismissed Aswell creating demotivation for employees to work hard as they feel that they will be taken for granted
[an+] leading to slower efficiency and productivity rate
[kn] legal consequences
[an] when employees find out about such things taking place in the business, they spread the word which can disrupt the brand image
[an+] leading to increased employee turnover rate and workers not taking position in the job in the FirstPlace thus causing these employees to go competitors giving the competitors an advantage

[KN] Unfair dismissal can damage a business's reputation, making it difficult to attract and retain employees
[AN] it can be hard to find good workers who want to work for them. This is because potential employees may be worried that they will be treated unfairly if they are hired by the company.
[AN+] The company may have to pay more to recruit and train new employees. This is because they may have to offer higher salaries or benefits to attract good workers.

[KN] Unfair dismissal can create a culture of fear and anxiety among employees, which can lead to reduced productivity
[AN] This is because they may be afraid to take risks or make mistakes, as they fear that this could lead to them being fired.
[AN+] The company may lose money if its employees are not productive. This is because the company will not be able to produce as much goods or services.

=== Moderator Comment ===
@Syed Raza Update the answers in red.

[KN] Legal Consequences; Unfair dismissal may result in legal challenges, including lawsuits or claims filed by the terminated employee.
[AN] Legal proceedings can be time-consuming and costly, negatively impacting the business's financial resources. In some cases, businesses may face fines or penalties for violating employment laws.
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[KN] Reputation Damage; Unfair dismissal can damage the reputation of a business, especially if the termination becomes public or if it is perceived as unjust by employees, customers, or the broader community.
[AN] A tarnished reputation can lead to decreased trust from customers, clients, and potential employees. It may also affect the company's ability to attract and retain top talent.
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@khuram khan : Update your AN+

[KN] decrease business reputation
[AN] so experts will not join the business
[AN+] so to attract them they will offer high salaries which will increase thier cost

[KN] demotivation of employees will increase
[AN] so less productivity as employees will not give any chances of mistake so they will produce less
[AN+] which will reduces their output

[KN] May harm business reputation.
[AN] Unfair dismissal will ensure spread of negative word of mouth about the organization by the fired employees, hence resulting in loss of trust of customers, public etc.
[AN+] Thus many rocks may arise in business way to achieve success.

[KN] May go through emotional distress.
[AN] Thus it may effect the mental and physical health of employee hence the case may get worse if they r unable to get a new job.
[AN+] As a result, self worth may be lost , hence decreasing their ability and productivity to work.