Explain how to develop a crew schedule. What will be an ideal ...

[justinmsk]

Explain how to develop a crew schedule.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the two primary purposes of effective employee schedules?
 
  a. Optimize guest service and maximize the ability to meet financial objectives
  b. Optimize guest service and reduce the number of hours worked by employees
  c. Meet financial objectives and increase the number of hours worked by employees
  d. Provide adequate guest service and maximize the number of hours worked by employees

[coreycathey]

Answer to Question 1

A crew schedule is prepared with the general information in the master schedule. Guidelines must be in place for employees to request time off for vacations and other days off. Planners must also know requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and employees must follow policies when unable to work.

Managers must consider how to use employees effectively, how to build flexibility into crew schedules, and how to schedule minors. Overtime should not be scheduled.

Answer to Question 2

A