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






2. 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.






3. The idea that people with authority are subject to reporting to superiors.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Group of healthcare providers that guarantee lower healthcare costs to the employer; seen as a higher quality to the employee.






13. Pay according to the number of units produced.






14. Withdrawal of a reward.






15. A pension plan in which the amount is specific.






16. Basic individual beliefs about right and wrong.






17. RIF that is composed of lay-offs - either across the board or through company reorganization that result in fewer available positions.






18. Not reporting to work.






19. 1947. Pro-business act created to counter the pro-labor Wagner Act by banning unfair practices of labor unions. Created the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to help resolve grievances.






20. Encourages teamwork and knowledge transfer among employees.






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






22. A procedural document designed by the federal government to assist in hiring - promotion - transfer - demotion - dismissal - and referrals.






23. Developed in response to a majority dominating the workforce.






24. The survey of the wages paid to employees with similar skill sets in a labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a reliable one.






25. 1993. Applies to employers with fifty or more employees. Paternal and maternal leave covered under this act.






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






27. Purposeful discrimination.






28. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






29. An uncomfortable environment that interferes with job performance.






30. Performance appraisal done by fellow employees - usually combined by the manager into a single profile for use. May be the most accurate - but not used due to popularity copntests.






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






32. Method that determines the relative worth of jobs.






33. A use of motivators to increase satisfaction.






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






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






36. Laws that prevent discrimination in the workplace.






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Identification of future candidates for future anticipated vacancies.






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






43. Selection of the minority is less than 80 percent of the time - used as a rule of thumb in determining adverse impact.






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Belief that one culture is superior to another.






49. 1986. Used to control the hiring - recruiting - or referring of people not eligible to work in the US. Uses the form I-9.






50. An appraisal temporal error in which the appraiser inflates the evaluation because of a mutual connection.