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Ch 8 Recruitment, selection and training of employees

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32 Analyse the disadvantages of providing health & safety to a business [6]

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[kn] cost and resource allocation
[an]maintaining health and safety can be expensive which include the cost of equipment etc and small businesses may find difficult to allocate he resources in their budget
[an+] by this the business might loose productivity

[kn] there would be an impact on business productivity
[an] strict safety protocols may slw down workprocess eg additional safet checks and equipment would be required which efect the eficiency of certain task
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[kn] increased expenses
[an] maintaining health and safety can be difficult as it takes a lot of expenses to get proper equipment, meds, and qualified nurses or doctors to cater for ill employees
[an+] thus decreasing the amount of money left in the business to expand slowing down expansion rate
[kn] impact on business productivity
[an] as due t different sanitation and safety protocols it will slow down work progress for e.g. health checkups, vaccination, sanitation of machinery etc.
[an+] thus slowing down production process leading to low output produced
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{KN} Implementing and maintaining health and safety measures can be expensive. Costs may include training programs, safety equipment, regular inspections, and compliance monitoring.
{AN} Increased operational costs may affect the overall profitability of the business, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
{AN+} Cost pressures could lead to budget constraints in other areas.

{KN} Compliance Burden; Staying compliant with health and safety regulations often requires ongoing efforts, documentation, and resources.
{AN} A heavy compliance burden may divert time and attention away from core business activities. Non-compliance could result in legal issues, fines, or penalties.
{AN+} This will impact the business's reputation and financial stability.
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[KN] Increased Costs
[AN] Implementing health and safety measures often requires an upfront investment in equipment, training, and compliance audits.
[AN+] This can strain a company's budget, especially for small businesses or those operating in tight margins.

[KN] Potential for Delays and Disruptions
[AN] Safety incidents, even minor ones, can cause delays in production or service delivery. t
[AN+] this may further disrupt operations and hinder productivity.
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[KN] High costs.
[AN] Thus the business may not be able to enjoy sums of profit as provision of health and safety is an expensive measure.
[AN+] Can strain firms budget and may experience liquidity issues in the future.

[KN] Delays and disruptions may become common.
[AN] As the business will prioritize to cater the employee in case of any emergency will ensure slow production of output.
[AN+] Hence can negatively effect the customer base especially if it is operating in a dynamic market.
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