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What does it mean to make employees redundant?

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To lay off employees because their job is no longer needed.

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Define consultation in a workplace context.

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Seeking advice or discussing options before making decisions.

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What is job protection?

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Safeguards that prevent employees from being unfairly dismissed.

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What are trade unions?

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Organizations that represent and protect workers’ rights.

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What is sick pay?

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Payment given to employees when they are unable to work due to illness.

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What does parental leave refer to?

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Time off work for parents to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.

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What are social charges?

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Taxes or fees paid to fund social services like healthcare and pensions.

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What characterizes a rigid labour market?

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A job market with limited flexibility in hiring, firing, or changing roles.

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What does inflexibility mean in a work context?

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Lack of ability to adapt or change to new situations.

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Fill in the blank: Experiencing emotional or mental strain due to demanding situations is known as _______.

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stress

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What is the difference between stressed and stressed-out?

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Stressed refers to feeling anxious or overwhelmed, while stressed-out means extremely overwhelmed or mentally exhausted.

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What does it mean to de-stress?

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To relax or reduce stress levels.

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What are stress-related illnesses?

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Health problems caused or worsened by stress.

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Define burn-out.

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Physical or mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

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What is a nervous breakdown?

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A period of intense mental distress, often leading to the inability to function normally.

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What are heavy workloads?

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Having too many tasks or responsibilities to manage effectively.

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What does office politics refer to?

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The influence and power struggles within a workplace that affect decision-making.

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Define role ambiguity.

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Uncertainty about one’s responsibilities or expectations in a job.

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What is effort-reward imbalance?

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A situation where the effort put into work is not fairly compensated by rewards or recognition.

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Fill in the blank: Difficulty balancing responsibilities between work and home life is known as _______.

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home-work imbalance

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What is dawn shifting?

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Working early morning hours, often starting at dawn.

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What does rebalancing refer to?

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Adjusting or redistributing one’s time or energy between various life aspects.

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What are home-workers?

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People who work from home instead of an office.

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Define work-life balance.

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Managing work responsibilities alongside personal life, ensuring neither is neglected.

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What is independence in a workplace context?

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The ability to make decisions and act freely without reliance on others.

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What is a boundary?

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A limit or dividing line that separates different areas of life or work.

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What does overlap mean in work-life contexts?

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When two areas, like work and personal life, intersect or affect each other.

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Fill in the blank: Individuals who work in fields requiring originality are known as _______.

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creatives

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What is a talent-pool?

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A group of skilled individuals available for recruitment or to fill job positions.

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What is performance assessment interventions?

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Actions taken to evaluate and improve employee performance.

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Define job rotation.

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Moving employees between different roles or tasks to enhance their skills and job satisfaction.

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What is executive education?

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Specialized training or courses for senior leaders to improve their skills.

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What does 360-degree analysis involve?

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A performance review process involving feedback from all directions (peers, subordinates, supervisors).

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What is cashing?

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The process of converting benefits or stock options into money.

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What are fit interventions?

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Strategies to ensure employees’ abilities align with their roles or organizational needs.

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What is feedback?

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Information or responses given to an individual to improve performance.

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What is succession planning?

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Preparing for future leadership by identifying and developing potential leaders.

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What is a business model?

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The plan or structure a company uses to generate revenue and profit.

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What does compensation for contribution mean?

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Rewarding employees based on their input or performance.

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What are rewards in a workplace?

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Benefits or incentives given to recognize achievements or good performance.

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Define mobility in a job context.

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The ability or willingness to move within or between organizations or roles.

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What does commitment mean in a workplace?

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The dedication and loyalty an employee has towards their job or organization.

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What is talent management?

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The process of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees.

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Who are key people in an organization?

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Essential individuals who have a significant impact on its success.

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What are super-talents?

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Exceptional individuals with extraordinary skills or abilities.

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What does core competence refer to?

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The main skills or strengths that give an organization a competitive advantage.

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What does mission-critical mean?

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Activities or roles essential for achieving an organization’s primary objectives.

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Define the ABC-approach.

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A method of categorizing tasks or resources based on their importance or priority.

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What are performance assessments?

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Evaluations to measure how well an employee is performing their job.

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What are top performers?

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Employees who consistently exceed expectations in their roles.

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What do talent managers do?

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They are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.

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52
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What does mentoring involve?

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A relationship where an experienced individual guides a less experienced person.

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What is reverse mentoring?

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A process where a younger or less experienced individual mentors a more senior person.

54
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What is coaching?

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Helping someone improve their skills or performance through guidance and feedback.

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What is a common purpose in a team?

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A shared goal or vision that unites individuals or teams.

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What is teamwork?

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Collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal.

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What is team building?

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Activities or strategies to improve team dynamics and collaboration.

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What does engagement refer to in a workplace?

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Emotional commitment and involvement in work or tasks.

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What is the role of an implementer?

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Someone who puts plans into action and ensures tasks are completed.

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What is a coordinator’s role?

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A person responsible for organizing and managing tasks and people.

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What is a shaper in a team?

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A team member who drives action and challenges others to achieve results.

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What does the term plant refer to in a team context?

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A creative thinker who generates ideas and solutions.

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What is a resource investigator?

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A team member who explores opportunities and gathers resources.

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What is a monitor evaluator?

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Someone who assesses options and makes objective judgments.

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What is a team worker?

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A supportive member who helps to maintain team harmony.

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What does a completer finisher do?

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Ensures tasks are completed accurately and on time.

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What does storming refer to in team development?

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A stage where conflicts or differences arise.

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What is the forming stage in team development?

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The initial stage where roles and relationships are defined.

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What happens during the norming stage of team development?

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Members start working well together.

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What does performing mean in team dynamics?

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The stage where a team works efficiently and productively.

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What does mourning refer to in team development?

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A stage where teams reflect on or deal with a loss or change.

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What are hard skills?

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Specific, teachable abilities (e.g., technical skills).

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Define soft skills.

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Personal attributes or interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, teamwork).

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What is emotional intelligence?

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The ability to understand and manage emotions in oneself and others.

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What does self-awareness mean?

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Recognizing and understanding one’s own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.

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What is self-regulation?

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The ability to control or manage one’s emotions and behavior.

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What is empathy?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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What are hygiene factors?

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Factors that can lead to dissatisfaction if not addressed (e.g., salary, working conditions).

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What does motivation refer to in a workplace?

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The reason or drive behind one’s actions or behavior.

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What is morale?

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Spirit, confidence, or enthusiasm of a group or individual.

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What does job satisfaction mean?

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Feeling of contentment or fulfillment with work.

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What does supervision involve?

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The act of overseeing or managing others.

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What is the decision-making process?

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A series of steps taken to choose an action.

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What are imposed procedures?

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Steps to correct misconduct/poor performance, forced or required by authority.

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What is Theory X?

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The idea that people dislike work and will do everything they can to avoid it.

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What is Theory Y?

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The idea that people are naturally motivated to work, enjoy responsibility, and seek personal fulfillment through their work.

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What does dissatisfaction mean?

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Feeling of unhappiness or disappointment with something.

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What is security in a job context?

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Level of confidence about future job stability.

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What does empowerment mean?

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Giving others the authority or confidence to make decisions.

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What does it mean to consult?

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Seek advice or information from someone.

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What is hierarchy?

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A system of organizing people in levels of authority.

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What is delegation?

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The act of assigning tasks and responsibility to others.

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What does in-house mean?

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Activities/services carried out within an organization.

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What is a job for life?

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Permanent, secure employment position.

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What does outsourced mean?

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Hiring external organizations to perform tasks/services.

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What is offshoring?

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Moving business operations to another country to reduce costs.

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What is a competitive edge?

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Advantage to outperform competitors.

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What does cost-effective mean?

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Providing good value for money spent.

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What are core activities?

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Essential operations that are central to the purpose of an organization.

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What does it mean if something is redundant?

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Unnecessary because already provided or repeated.

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What is a consultant?

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A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

102
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What does satisfaction refer to in a workplace?

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The feeling of contentment or fulfillment.

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What does it mean to use their initiative?

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Taking decisions without direction.

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What does participative mean?

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Involving others in decisions or activities.

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What does being valued mean?

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Being regarded as important or appreciated.

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What does professional development involve?

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Process of improving skills and knowledge.

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What are current trends?

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Popular movements or patterns in a particular area or field.

108
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What does employable mean?

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Being suitable for work (skills and qualities assessed).

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What is lifelong learning?

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Continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills through life.

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What is a career move?

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Change or step taken to advance or shift one’s professional path.

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What are freelancers?

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Self-employed people who offer services on a project basis.

112
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What does it mean to freelance?

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Working independently, offering services without long-term commitments.

113
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What are consultancy services?

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Provides expert advice to improve business.

114
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What are temporary workers?

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Work only short periods when needed.

115
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What are temporary contracts?

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Work agreement for a limited period.

116
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What does job sharing mean?

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Two people share a job, each working part-time.

117
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What is a temp agency?

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Places workers in temporary jobs.

118
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What does job flexibility refer to?

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The ability to adapt work schedules or roles.

119
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What does it mean to hire someone?

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Employ someone for a job or task.

120
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What does it mean to fire someone?

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Terminate someone’s employment.

121
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What does letting people go mean?

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Telling employees they are no longer required.

122
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What does give notice mean?

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Informing in advance that someone is leaving.

123
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What are redundancy payments?

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Money to compensate for losing their job.

124
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What is achievement in a workplace context?

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The feeling that you have been successful in reaching your goals.

125
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What does recognition mean?

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The feeling that your employers understand and value what you do.

126
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What does responsibility mean in a job?

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When you are in charge of something and its success or failure.

127
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What is advancement?

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How far you will be promoted in the organization.

128
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What is personal growth?

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How you develop personally in your work.

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What is the definition of empowerment?

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Giving others the authority or confidence to make decisions.

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