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






2. Traditional approach to appraisal - a review by management one level higher.






3. 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






4. Long-term(5 years +) planning reserved for the highest levels of management.






5. 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.






6. A form in which accidents that cause death - illness - or injury in the workplace are recorded.






7. Defining the characteristics that the organization feels would be a good fit for the vacancies. To recruit - an organization must conduct job analysis - provide a job description - and give job specification.






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






9. Official discrimination complaint to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - filled by employee.






10. Idea that all cultures are inherently equal.






11. Power derived from the degree in which one is admired and people want to emulate them.






12. Not reporting to work.






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






14. 1972. Extended Civil Rights Title VII to government workers.






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






16. Group assigned with improving quality.






17. Reward given for desired behavior.






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






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






20. RIF that include some type of severance pay and extension of benefits for a predetermined period of time.






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






22. 1931. Required federal contracts for construction to specify minimum wage for workers.






23. The rater checks statements on a list that he believes are characteristic of the employee.






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






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






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






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






28. Giving something unpleasant for an undesired behavior.






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






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






31. Groups of jobs within a class that are paid the same. Used by the federal government.






32. 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.






33. A step beyond tell and sell; stimulation of growth of the employee by discussing problems - needs - innovations - satisfactions - and dissatisfactions since last appraisal.






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






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






36. Flexible working hours that allow workers to choose start and end times.






37. Home country nationals that are employees who live and work in a different country than their own.






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






39. Power based on individual expertise.






40. A leader who works to fulfill subordinates' needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission; the needs of others are placed above the leader's own needs.






41. Understanding the duties of the job.






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






43. Rating based on comparison than a standard.






44. Threat of power in order to convince someone to engage in sexual activity.






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






46. Accommodation of several cultures.






47. Voluntary or involuntary reductions in labor.






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






49. A method of moving the employee to different jobs for variety - designed to prevent boredom of repetitive tasks.






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