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






2. 1974. Main federal legislation responsible for controlling employee benefit and retirement plans.






3. Reward given for desired behavior.






4. Helps manager translate measurement framework from strategic to operational goals.






5. Characterized by dictatorship that dismisses input from team members; decides the term of tasks and who will perform the work to be done.






6. 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.






7. Evidence suggesting selection precludes members from protected classes.






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






9. Basic individual beliefs about right and wrong.






10. A code of moral principles and values that govern organizational behavior.






11. Test that measure what a person can do right now.






12. To discipline by being effective - consistent - and applied to all equally. 1. Documentation of Misconduct 2. Investigative Interview 3. Application of Discipline






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






14. Group assigned with improving quality.






15. Discipline based on corrective measures of increasing degree. Most commonly used. 1. Oral Warning 2. Written Warning 3. Suspension without Pay 4. Discharge






16. Statement authorizing union to act as their representative.






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






18. Breeds mistrust in the workplace; fairly excepted practice in private industry.






19. Leadership based on the control that management has over punishing subordinates.






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






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






22. Guarantee of benefits - especially in pension plans.






23. Team formed to solve a major organizational issue.






24. Act that amended age discrimination in employment to include all employee benefits; also provided terminated employees with time to consider group termination or retirement programs and consult an attorney.






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






26. An uncomfortable environment that interferes with job performance.






27. 1. Treatment that punishes 2. Orderly behavior in an organization 3. Training that corrects undesirable behavior and develops self control






28. Purposeful discrimination.






29. A personal disorientation when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life.






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






31. 1931. Required federal contracts for construction to specify minimum wage for workers.






32. How an employee perceives his compensation relative to others within the organization.






33. A succession of linked jobs that prepares a worker for advancement to the next job in the chain.






34. Third level of Maslow's hierarchy. Includes friendship - family - and interaction.






35. Identification of future candidates for future anticipated vacancies.






36. Teaching long-term skills.






37. Highly trained workers that are a group that perform interdependent tasks.






38. A decision based on the long-term interests of an individual.






39. The degree in which an individual believes they have control of their fate.






40. Focus on the employee's achievements; less subjective - acceptable for employees and supervisors - link individual performance with organizational goals - encourage goal setting - and are good for reward and promotion decisions. However - time consum






41. Rating based on having certain characteristics.






42. 1964 - amended in 1972 - 1991 - and 1994. Broadest and most significant law affecting employment opportunity rights.






43. Rewards according to random times. Results in moderately high and stable performance.






44. An attempt by the employer to alter the behavior of the employee by persuasion and motivational incentives.






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






46. A resignation suggested by the employer to the employee.






47. Diversity as a result of acquisitions and mergers - which is a forced diversification of the workplace.






48. A decision based on total impartiality.






49. 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






50. A trait method that requires the rater to describe the employee's performance in a statement.; fairly subjective and reliant on the manager's ability to write effective statements.