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What does a high labour turnover typically indicate about an organization?
Which method considers only the workers who left the organization?
What is a characteristic of avoidable causes of labour turnover?
How is labour turnover calculated using the Flux Method?
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What is NOT considered an unavoidable cause of labour turnover?
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Which of the following methods uses the average of separated and replaced workers?
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Which reason could lead to avoidable labour turnover?
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What does a low labour turnover generally signify?
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Study Notes
Labour Turnover
- The rate of workers joining and leaving an organization over a specific period
- High turnover signifies dissatisfaction, a poor work environment, or low wages
- Low turnover shows employee satisfaction and effective management
Measuring Labour Turnover
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Separation Method: Calculates turnover based on the number of workers who left
- Formula: (Number of workers separated / average number of workers) x 100
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Replacement Method: Focuses on the number of workers hired to replace those who left
- Formula: (Number of workers replaced / average number of workers) x 100
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Flux Method: Includes both separations and replacements
- Formula: (Number of workers separated + number of workers replaced / average number of workers) x 100
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Average Flux Method: Averages the number of workers who left and were replaced
- Formula: ((Number of workers separated + number of workers replaced) / 2 / average number of workers) x 100
Causes of Labour Turnover
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Avoidable Causes: Factors that can be addressed with proper management:
- Dissatisfaction with wages and salaries
- Unfavorable work environment
- Poor relationships with supervisors or coworkers
- Excessive work hours
- Negative relations with management
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Unavoidable Causes: Factors that cannot be prevented:
- Worker death
- Retirement
- Worker accidents
- Lack of job security
- Seasonal business fluctuations
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Personal Causes: Reasons based on individual circumstances:
- Accepting a better job opportunity
- Disliking the previous job
- Marriage of female worker
- Worker's illness
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This quiz explores the concept of labour turnover, including its significance and the various methods used to measure it. Participants will learn about the Separation, Replacement, Flux, and Average Flux methods, along with the formulas for calculating turnover rates. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective workforce management.
