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DSST Human Resource Management

Subjects : dsst, business-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Guarantee of benefits - especially in pension plans.






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






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






4. Method of performance measurement based on managers' records of specific examples of the employee acting in ways that are either effective or ineffective.






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






6. 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.






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






8. Belief that one culture is superior to another.






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






10. 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.






11. Measures the frequency of observed behavior.






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






13. An interview that may have no format at all or have open ended questions - but makes it difficult to compare candidates.






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






15. Listening to understand without judgment.






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






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






18. Traditional approach to appraisal - a review by management one level higher.






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






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






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






22. An uncomfortable environment that interferes with job performance.






23. A medical insurance plan that the employer contributes to meet the needs of the individual's medical needs.






24. Understanding the duties of the job.






25. A leader who motivates people to transcend their personal interests for the good of the group; characterized by the ability to bring innovation.






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






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






28. Second level of Maslow's hierarchy. Includes security of body - employment - resources - morality - family - health - and posterity.






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






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






31. 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.






32. Training designed to make people recognize and address their own prejudices.






33. Two part-time employees share one full time position.






34. A problem in evaluation due to being compared to someone previously evaluated.






35. A career path that is hiearchical in nature and consists of interdependent sequential jobs.






36. Reward given for desired behavior.






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






38. A communication of strong and weak points of the employee's performance - and then in which the employee responds with his feelings about the appraisal.






39. A pension plan in which only the employer funds pensions.






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






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






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






43. Bottom level of Maslow's hierarchy. Includes shelter - food - sleep - breaks - and compensation.






44. The matching of people with future vacancies.






45. Highest level of Maslow's hierarchy. Includes morality - creativity - spontaneity - problem solving - lack of prejudice - and acceptance of facts.






46. Groups of jobs within a class that are paid the same. Used by the federal government.






47. The rater checks statements on a list that he believes are characteristic of the employee.






48. 1972. Extended Civil Rights Title VII to government workers.






49. Payment rates above the pay range.






50. The working conditions - pay - company policies - and interpersonal relationships; they help eliminate job satisfaction - but do not motivate the employee according to the two-factor theory.







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