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DSST Human Resource Management

Subjects : dsst, business-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A medical insurance plan that the employer contributes to meet the needs of the individual's medical needs.






2. 1935. Referred to as the Magna Carta of Labor. Guarantees the right to form labor movements.






3. Discipline focused on early correcion of employee misconduct. 1. Conference between employee and supervisor. 2. Second conference when solution did not work 3. Decision-making leave (paid leave)






4. A step beyond tell and sell; stimulation of growth of the employee by discussing problems - needs - innovations - satisfactions - and dissatisfactions since last appraisal.






5. 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.






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






7. Leadership based on the control that management has over rewarding subordinates.






8. An intent to resign from a company that is typically expressed in written communication to the employee's manager.






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






10. Pay by the hour.






11. When twelve months have been worked at an employer with health insurance - a worker can transfer to another employer with no regard to preexisting conditions.






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






13. 1990. Employers cannot discriminate against people with physical or mental capabilities - and must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities or religious preferences.






14. Official discrimination complaint to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - filled by employee.






15. An interview that places the applicant in a simulated high stress setting to interview the candidate.






16. 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.






17. Separation that is typically planned well in advanced - and are well received - celebratory occasions.






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






19. 1938. Provided basic pay structure for workers. Those that have to be paid are non-exempt and must be paid at least the minimum wage. Those who hold executive or managerial positions are exempt.






20. Union must represent union and nonunion members equally.






21. Rewards after a specific number of desired behaviors. Results in high or stable performance.






22. 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).






23. Leadership dependent upon one's position within the company.






24. A pension plan in which the main source of retirement funds today - some employers will match contributions to a certain percentage.






25. Withdrawal of a reward.






26. Identification of future candidates for future anticipated vacancies.






27. Power derived from the degree in which one is admired and people want to emulate them.






28. Consists of vertical scales for each dimension of employee's performance.






29. Laws that prevent discrimination in the workplace.






30. The need for achievement - recognition - responsibility - and growth; they both eliminate job dissatisfaction and stimulate motivation.






31. Power based on individual expertise.






32. An appraisal temporal error when the evaluation is based upon the employee's most recent behavior.






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






34. The on-the-job method of development for new employees. May be formal or informal.






35. Rejection of a higher percentage of protected classes for employment; unintentional discrimination.






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






37. Harassment based on employment decisions; an economic or position consequence for noncompliance.






38. The ability to influence people to achieve goals for the organization.






39. Groups of employees who meet to resolve problems and improve the organization.






40. Guarantee of benefits - especially in pension plans.






41. Flexible working hours that allow workers to choose start and end times.






42. Highest level of sexual harassment and would result in a punishable act under the law.






43. Right for an employer to terminate an employee for no reason and for the employee to resign for the same.






44. The number of days in the work week is shortened and the hours per day are longer.






45. Positive stress that makes some strive to accomplish something.






46. An early retirement incentive in a form of a cash bonus or increased pension.






47. Teaching short-term skills. May be 'on-the-job' or 'off-the-job'.






48. An appraisal error involving groups of ratings given to employees.






49. Insurance that pays for nursing homes and medical-related costs to old age and illness.






50. Advancing to the next level in the minimum time required in the current position.