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DSST Human Resource Management

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1. A method that evaluates based on: 1. Knowledge 2. Accountability 3. Mental Activity (KAMA)






2. An situation in which an employer makes work life so difficult for the employee that they have no choice but to resign.






3. Performance appraisal by an employee of their superior. Usually evaluates on leadership - oral communication - delegation of authority - coordination of team efforts - and interest in subordinates.






4. An appraisal distributional error where the rater is reluctant to give high or low marks.






5. Payment rates above the pay range.






6. 1914. No forbidding the existence of a union.






7. A concept Richard Hackman and Greg Oldham formulated after researching job design - focusing on three main parts: core job dimensions - critical psychological states - and employee growth need.






8. A written description of the basic tasks - duties - minimum required experience - and responsibilities required of an employee holding a particular job.






9. A pension plan in which the employer contributes percentage of employer pay to an account that earns interest. When the employee leaves - the amount is rolled up into an individual retirement account (IRA).






10. Measure the extent which someone has characteristics. Relatively inexpensive - but high potential for errors - and not useful in allocating rewards or promotions.






11. Rates performance of employee achievement of goals set by manager and the employee.






12. Not reporting to work.






13. Services provided for workers to deal with problems that interfere with how they do their jobs.






14. The survey of the wages paid to employees with similar skill sets in a labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a reliable one.






15. 1947. Pro-business act created to counter the pro-labor Wagner Act by banning unfair practices of labor unions. Created the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to help resolve grievances.






16. Threat of power in order to convince someone to engage in sexual activity.






17. 1963. Amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act. No discrimination of pay - benefits - or pension based on gender.






18. Only suitable defense against discrimination; postulates that age - religion - sex - or nationality is an actual qualification for the job. It does NOT cover race or color.






19. Includes other employee benefits - such as health insurance - pension contributions - tuition reimbursement - and legal assistance programs.






20. Home country nationals that are employees who live and work in a different country than their own.






21. The knowledge - skills - and abilities required for the job.






22. Encourages teamwork and knowledge transfer among employees.






23. A leader that clarifies roles - initiates structure - provides rewards - and is considerate of employees; fair - hardworking - and tolerant; emphasizes job-oriented(not personal) needs.






24. A neutral third party that will make the binding decision between both parties.






25. Act that provides individuals and dependents who may lose medical coverage with opportunity to pay to continue coverage.






26. 1932. Labor legislation that outlawed 'yellow dog' contracts and forbade federal courts from issuing injunctions to restrain strikes - boycotts - and peaceful picketing.






27. A flexible benefit plan for the employee - letting them choose the benefits best suited to their personal needs and situation.






28. 1970. A law passed to attempt to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. It's general area of responsibility are: 1.General Industry 2. Maritime 3. Construction 4. Agriculture






29. A group with mix of specialists that are assigned rather than voluntary membership.






30. Rewards according to a specific time interval. Results in average and irregular performance.






31. Includes the social environment of the workplace and informal work groups.






32. The act of returning to the country of origin after an international assignement.






33. Theory Z people - those that have reached the self-actualization phase.






34. Evaluating self - considering one's own strengths and weaknesses. Best used for developmental purposes.






35. A decision based on the principle that the behavior that causes the greatest good for the most is ethical.






36. Includes hourly wages - salaries - and bonuses.






37. Compensation useful in advancing organizational goals.






38. 1990. Employers cannot discriminate against people with physical or mental capabilities - and must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities or religious preferences.






39. 1972. Extended Civil Rights Title VII to government workers.






40. A problem in appraisal in which an employee is given the same grade on all dimensions based on a few attributes.






41. Pay is the same each pay period regardless of hours worked.






42. Cost of living that measures the average prices of products and services over time.






43. Defining the characteristics that the organization feels would be a good fit for the vacancies. To recruit - an organization must conduct job analysis - provide a job description - and give job specification.






44. 1994. Jobs are protected for those that go on short military service.






45. Harmful stress that accompanies a feeling of insecurity.






46. A leader that has an ability to motivate employees to go beyond expectations; less predictable than transactional and embrace new ideas. Charismatic leaders are visionaries; they try to get others to see a better future and their participation in it.






47. Sexual remarks or actions not targeted at a specific individual.






48. An interview based on a set group of questions so to be compared answers across all candidates. Questions are asked based on job knowledge - job simulation - situational - and work willingness.






49. Involves determining the type and number of individuals needed to get the job done.






50. Sexual harassment that uses rewards; potential for criminal prosecution.







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