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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An appraisal distributional error where the appraiser gives their employees unusually high or low marks.






2. A group of people that rely primarily or exclusively on electronic forms of communication to work together in accomplishing goals.






3. Host country natives that are employees. Usually is shifted to because it is cheaper - gives a good impression on locals - and no adjustment to culture.






4. 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.






5. Compensation tied to a reward for effort and performance.






6. Documents that contain the main information about hazardous material.






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






8. The second level of moral development in which people make decisions that conform to societal expectations. A characteristic of managers who encourage work collaboration.






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






10. Rewards according to a random number of behaviors. Results in very high performance.






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






12. Purposeful discrimination.






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






14. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






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






16. 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.






17. The matching of people with future vacancies.






18. 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.






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






20. Can directly align employees with the organizational goals - with evaluation based on profits - sales - etc.






21. Understanding the duties of the job.






22. Fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy. Includes self-esteem - confidence - achievement - respect of and by others.






23. Payment rates above the pay range.






24. A leader who works to fulfill subordinates' needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission; the needs of others are placed above the leader's own needs.






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. A program that encourages employers to go beyond the minimum requirements outlined by OSHA. It includes three: 1. Star 2. Merit 3. Demonstration






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






31. Long-term(5 years +) planning reserved for the highest levels of management.






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






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






34. 1931. Required federal contracts for construction to specify minimum wage for workers.






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






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






37. The curve in the scattergram that identifies the worth of jobs and wages.






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






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






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






41. Causes loss of productivity - frustration - or depression.






42. The first level of moral development - in which people make decisions based on selfish reasons; concerned only with external rewards or punishments. A characteristic of managers with authoritarian and coercive styles.






43. Encourages teamwork and knowledge transfer among employees.






44. Test used by courts to assess merits of prima facie case of disparate treatment when lacking evidence - requires plaintiff to show he: 1. belongs to protected group -2. has applied and is qualified - 3. was rejected despite qualifications - and 4. th






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






46. 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






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






48. Performance appraisal that seeks evaluation from internal and external customers.






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






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