Lesson 6.9.1

6.9.1 Redundancy Quiz: OCR Business, Unit 6

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What type of dismissal occurs when a job role is no longer required by a business?

    • Summary dismissal
    • Redundancy
    • Constructive dismissal
    • Wrongful dismissal

  2. Which of the following is legally recognised as a fair reason for employee dismissal?

    • Trade union membership
    • Whistleblowing
    • Pregnancy
    • Lack of capability

  3. Dismissing an employee for reporting illegal activities within the firm is classified as what?

    • Unfair dismissal
    • Fair dismissal
    • Redundancy
    • Summary dismissal

  4. What is the main purpose of an internal grievance procedure within a business?

    • Resolving staff complaints
    • Dismissing poor performers
    • Selecting staff redundancy
    • Awarding pay raises

  5. Which body hears legal disputes between employees and employers that cannot be resolved internally?

    • Trade union panel
    • Board of directors
    • Employment tribunal
    • ACAS board

  6. How long must an employee typically serve continuously to qualify for statutory redundancy pay?

    • Two years
    • Six months
    • One year
    • Five years

  7. What term describes a worker resigning because their employer breached their contract fundamental terms?

    • Fair dismissal
    • Voluntary redundancy
    • Constructive dismissal
    • Summary dismissal

  8. Which organisation provides the statutory Code of Practice for handling dismissals and grievances in the UK?

    • CIPD
    • CIMA
    • ACAS
    • HMRC

  9. Which factor, alongside length of service, determines an employee's statutory redundancy pay rate?

    • Employee age
    • Job title
    • Gender
    • Marital status

  10. What is an immediate dismissal without notice for severe misconduct such as theft called?

    • Retirement
    • Constructive dismissal
    • Summary dismissal
    • Redundancy

  11. Which action is automatically classed as unfair dismissal under UK employment legislation?

    • Persistent lateness
    • Loss of qualification
    • Gross misconduct
    • Joining a union

  12. What is a major negative impact of widespread redundancies on the remaining workforce?

    • Reduced overheads
    • Higher productivity
    • Lower staff morale
    • Increased capacity

  13. Which non-financial strategy can a business use to minimise the need for compulsory redundancies?

    • Summary dismissal
    • Salary increases
    • Immediate recruitment
    • Redeployment

  14. A delivery driver who permanently loses their driving licence can be fairly dismissed under which category?

    • Misconduct
    • Redundancy
    • Whistleblowing
    • Statutory restriction

  15. What is the standard time limit for an employee to submit an employment tribunal claim?

    • Three months
    • Six months
    • One year
    • One month

  16. Which remedy can an employment tribunal order if an unfairly dismissed worker wants their job back?

    • Redundancy pay
    • Reinstatement
    • Grievance appeal
    • Redeployment

  17. Which fair reason for dismissal applies when a business restructured and needs fewer workers?

    • Whistleblowing
    • Incapability
    • Redundancy
    • Misconduct

  18. What should an employer conduct before making a final decision to dismiss an employee for misconduct?

    • Formal investigation
    • Immediate redundancy
    • Police arrest
    • Tribunal hearing

  19. Dismissing an employee solely due to their age or religion is an example of what?

    • Unlawful discrimination
    • Capability dismissal
    • Fair dismissal
    • Redundancy

  20. What financial risk do employers face if an employment tribunal finds a dismissal was unfair?

    • Compensation payout
    • Tax penalty
    • Loss of licence
    • Increased VAT

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