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DSST Human Resource Management

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






2. Discipline focused on early correcion of employee misconduct. 1. Conference between employee and supervisor. 2. Second conference when solution did not work 3. Decision-making leave (paid leave)






3. 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.






4. Evidence suggesting selection precludes members from protected classes.






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






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






7. A resignation in which an employee chooses to resign without provocation from the employer.






8. Basic individual beliefs about right and wrong.






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






10. An integrated knowledge within an organization that sets it out from the competition.






11. An organization that has generated a list of recommendation for executing an effective diversity initiative.






12. Characterized by an open-line communication between workers and management; values team-input - and facilitates group cooperation without being overly active within the group.






13. 1994. Jobs are protected for those that go on short military service.






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






15. Rating based on comparison than a standard.






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






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






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






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






20. Test that measure what a person can do right now.






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






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






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






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






25. Understanding the duties of the job.






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






27. A group with mix of specialists that are assigned rather than voluntary membership.






28. 194-point questionnaire with five-point scale to determine the degree in which tasks are performed.






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. Sexual remarks or actions not targeted at a specific individual.






31. Evaluation based on factor-by-factor of development and comparison. Comparison against key jobs within the organization.






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






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






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






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






36. Theory Z people - those that have reached the self-actualization phase.






37. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






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






39. The on-the-job method of development for new employees. May be formal or informal.






40. Sexual harassment that uses rewards; potential for criminal prosecution.






41. 1938. Provided basic pay structure for workers. Those that have to be paid are non-exempt and must be paid at least the minimum wage. Those who hold executive or managerial positions are exempt.






42. 1967. No discrimination based on ages of people over 40. No pressure for older to retire; no terminating only older employees when downsizing;






43. A report companies with 100 or more employees must fill out annually to determine workforce composition.






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






45. Measure the extent which someone has characteristics. Relatively inexpensive - but high potential for errors - and not useful in allocating rewards or promotions.






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






47. Accommodation of several cultures.






48. A leader that clarifies roles - initiates structure - provides rewards - and is considerate of employees; fair - hardworking - and tolerant; emphasizes job-oriented(not personal) needs.






49. Act that amended age discrimination in employment to include all employee benefits; also provided terminated employees with time to consider group termination or retirement programs and consult an attorney.






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







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