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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. Compensation useful in advancing organizational goals.






2. Rates performance of employee achievement of goals set by manager and the employee.






3. Rating based on having certain characteristics.






4. 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






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






6. Means that people employed in an organization represent different cultural groups and human qualities.






7. 1931. Required federal contracts for construction to specify minimum wage for workers.






8. Giving something unpleasant for an undesired behavior.






9. Harmful stress that accompanies a feeling of insecurity.






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






11. Leadership based on the control that management has over rewarding subordinates.






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






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






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






15. Purposeful discrimination.






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






17. 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






18. Quantitative job evaluation that determines the value based on the points assigned to it; uses the point manual.






19. Improvement of job efficiency by simplifying it.






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. Payment rates above the pay range.






25. An employer-created fund for laid off employees to draw from on top of unemployment benefits.






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






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






28. A pay attached to acquiring new knowledge or skills.






29. Belief that one culture is superior to another.






30. Advancing to the next level in the minimum time required in the current position.






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. 1932. Labor legislation that outlawed 'yellow dog' contracts and forbade federal courts from issuing injunctions to restrain strikes - boycotts - and peaceful picketing.






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






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






38. Rejection of a higher percentage of protected classes for employment; unintentional discrimination.






39. 1964 - amended in 1972 - 1991 - and 1994. Broadest and most significant law affecting employment opportunity rights.






40. Pay by the hour.






41. Sexual harassment that is nonthreatening - but causes co-worker discomfort.






42. Power based on individual expertise.






43. Laws that prevent discrimination in the workplace.






44. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






45. Union must represent union and nonunion members equally.






46. A pension plan in which the employer contributes percentage of employer pay to an account that earns interest. When the employee leaves - the amount is rolled up into an individual retirement account (IRA).






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






48. A group of 6-12 that meet regularly to discuss organizational issues.






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






50. Organization of healthcare professionals that provide services on a prepaid basis; seen as lower quality to the employee.