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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. Team formed to solve a major organizational issue.






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






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






4. Union must represent union and nonunion members equally.






5. 1931. Required federal contracts for construction to specify minimum wage for workers.






6. 194-point questionnaire with five-point scale to determine the degree in which tasks are performed.






7. The third level of moral development in which people make decisions based on internalized principles - beliefs - and values. A characteristic of managers that encourage to think for themselves and engage in moral reasoning.






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






9. 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).






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






11. Act that provides individuals and dependents who may lose medical coverage with opportunity to pay to continue coverage.






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






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






14. An organization that is participatory in problem solving - improving - and increasing capabilities.






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






16. Employees that are not from the home or host country.






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






18. An attempt by the employer to alter the behavior of the employee by persuasion and motivational incentives.






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






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






22. Positive stress that makes some strive to accomplish something.






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






24. A problem in appraisal in which an employee is given the same grade on all dimensions based on a few attributes.






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






26. 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.






27. Payment rates above the pay range.






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






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






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






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






32. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






33. Pay according to the number of units produced.






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






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






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






37. Compensation useful in advancing organizational goals.






38. Understanding the duties of the job.






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






40. Statement authorizing union to act as their representative.






41. A decision that considers humanity's fundamental rights.






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






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






44. Pay based on skills and increased job knowledge. Also called skilled based or knowledge based pay.






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






46. Highest level of sexual harassment and would result in a punishable act under the law.






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






48. 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)






49. The oldest and simplest job evaluation that is based on grouping the jobs based on their relative worth to one another; can only be used on a small number of jobs.






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