Edexcel Business A Level Revision

Cell production - A form of flow production whereby the production line is split into a series of self contained cells which teams in these cells work together to create one unit of output. Each cell takes responsibility for the production of complete units of output. MASLOW AND HERZBERG ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The members of the cell work as a team to achieve goals and ensure quality standards are met. Cell production often leads to increased productivity due to: Increased motivation (team spirit and added responsibility) Specialisation ( the process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill)   CELL PRODUCTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Increases quality, teamwork and motivation Depends on staff being well trained or experts in their role

Hierarchy of needs - focuses on the psychological needs of employees. Maslow put forward a theory that there are five levels in a hierarchy of human needs that employees need to have fulfilled at work in order for employees to feel motivated . Self-actualisation - Fulfilling potential, being able to develop and be creative Self-esteem - Gaining respect and recognition for achievements, feeling competent Social needs - Communicating with colleagues, friendship, team-working and trust Safety needs - A safe working environment and job security Physical needs - Having enough money for the essentials. Being paid wages that enable employees to pay the bills. Maslow's pyramid starts at the base with the need for money to pay for essentials such as food and a home. Once the most basic needs are met, good working conditions become important. As each need is fulfilled, the employee moves up the pyramid to higher needs. CRITICISMS OF MASLOW'S THEORY Some jobs are ver...