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AQA GCSE · Question 01.3 · Human resources
Which of the following is a definition of a part time contract of employment?
Which of the following is a definition of a part time contract of employment?
Answer options:
A.
An employee shares the responsibilities of a single job with another employee.
B.
An employee works a number of hours equal to a normal working week.
C.
An employee works a specific amount of time, then the contract will end.
D.
An employee works for fewer hours than a normal working week.
How to approach this question
Focus on the term "part time". This implies a portion of a whole, which in this context is the normal working week. Compare this idea with each of the definitions provided.
Full Answer
D.An employee works for fewer hours than a normal working week.✓ Correct
The correct answer is D. A part-time contract is for an employee who works fewer hours per week than a full-time employee.
Employment contracts define the legal relationship between an employer and an employee. A part-time contract specifies that the employee will work fewer hours than the standard full-time hours (typically around 35-40 hours per week). This offers flexibility for both the employee and the business.
Common mistakes
✗ Mistaking a part-time contract for a fixed-term contract (C) or job sharing (A). These are different types of flexible working arrangements.
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