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DSST Human Resource Management

Subjects : dsst, business-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A group of 6-12 that meet regularly to discuss organizational issues.






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






3. Purposeful discrimination.






4. An uncomfortable environment that interferes with job performance.






5. Identifies the actions that should or should not be seen on the job - used mainly for developmental feedback..






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






7. An appraisal distributional error where the appraiser gives their employees unusually high or low marks.






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






9. Various software programs that write job description and specifications based on job analysis.






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






11. Compensation system that equals American money to foreign money on terms of purchasing power.






12. Belief that things happen due to luck or chance.






13. An appraisal error based on biases of how the information is selected - evaluated - or organized.






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






15. A use of motivators to increase satisfaction.






16. Compensation useful in advancing organizational goals.






17. Requires the rater to choose from statements that best describe the employee's output.






18. Strength of person's convictions. The higher it is - the more likely one will follow what they believe is ethical in lieu of following unethical impulses.






19. Federal agencies and government contractors must comply with anti discrimination practices. Created the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to enforce this.






20. The process of screening - interviewing - and hiring individuals.






21. Improvement of job efficiency by simplifying it.






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






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






24. 1959. Specially tailored to make labor officials responsible for the union's financial affairs - to prevent bully-boy tactics - ensure democratic voting practices within unions - outlaw secondary boycotts - and restrict picketing. Also called Labor-M






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






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






27. Unpaid union official that represents the employees when dealing with management.






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






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






30. Reward given for desired behavior.






31. When every desired behavior is reinforced; effective when the behavior is new.






32. Belief that things happen due to their own responsibility.






33. 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.






34. 1935. Referred to as the Magna Carta of Labor. Guarantees the right to form labor movements.






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






36. Hands-off approach over all decision-making without any further involvement unless asked to participate.






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






38. 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.






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






40. Encourages teamwork and knowledge transfer among employees.






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






42. 1932. Labor legislation that outlawed 'yellow dog' contracts and forbade federal courts from issuing injunctions to restrain strikes - boycotts - and peaceful picketing.






43. 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






44. Rating based on comparison than a standard.






45. The different conditions upon which someone leaves a company; may be voluntary or involuntary.






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






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






48. Teaching long-term skills.






49. Includes hourly wages - salaries - and bonuses.






50. An appraisal temporal error when the employee is compared to someone previously rated and not independently.