A fully structured Knowledge Organiser covering Topic 2.5 Making Human Resource Decisions from the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business Studies (9-1) specification (1BS0). Designed for SEND, Alternative Provision, Special Schools and mainstream students.

All content is presented in clearly labelled sections with real HR decisions throughout, using NovaBrew and Raj Patel as a consistent case study.

What’s included:

• Section 1: Key terms and definitions (10 terms)
• Section 2: Recruitment - internal vs external (advantages and disadvantages)
• Section 3: Training - on-the-job vs off-the-job (advantages and disadvantages)
• Section 4: Motivation methods - financial and non-financial with NovaBrew examples
• Section 5: Organisational structure - flat vs hierarchical (NovaBrew restructure)
• Section 6: Leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
• Section 7: Command words and exam tips (KAAER structure)

SEND-accessible formatting throughout (Arial 14pt, 1.5 line spacing, colour-coded sections).

Suitable for: Edexcel GCSE Business (9-1), Alternative Provision, Special Schools, mainstream SEND, revision and exam preparation.

Tags: Edexcel GCSE Business, Topic 2.5, human resources, knowledge organiser, SEND, recruitment, leadership styles, motivation, 1BS0, Alternative Provision

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