12 Flashcards
What does it mean to make employees redundant?
To lay off employees because their job is no longer needed.
Define consultation in a workplace context.
Seeking advice or discussing options before making decisions.
What is job protection?
Safeguards that prevent employees from being unfairly dismissed.
What are trade unions?
Organizations that represent and protect workers’ rights.
What is sick pay?
Payment given to employees when they are unable to work due to illness.
What does parental leave refer to?
Time off work for parents to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.
What are social charges?
Taxes or fees paid to fund social services like healthcare and pensions.
What characterizes a rigid labour market?
A job market with limited flexibility in hiring, firing, or changing roles.
What does inflexibility mean in a work context?
Lack of ability to adapt or change to new situations.
Fill in the blank: Experiencing emotional or mental strain due to demanding situations is known as _______.
stress
What is the difference between stressed and stressed-out?
Stressed refers to feeling anxious or overwhelmed, while stressed-out means extremely overwhelmed or mentally exhausted.
What does it mean to de-stress?
To relax or reduce stress levels.
What are stress-related illnesses?
Health problems caused or worsened by stress.
Define burn-out.
Physical or mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.
What is a nervous breakdown?
A period of intense mental distress, often leading to the inability to function normally.
What are heavy workloads?
Having too many tasks or responsibilities to manage effectively.
What does office politics refer to?
The influence and power struggles within a workplace that affect decision-making.
Define role ambiguity.
Uncertainty about one’s responsibilities or expectations in a job.
What is effort-reward imbalance?
A situation where the effort put into work is not fairly compensated by rewards or recognition.
Fill in the blank: Difficulty balancing responsibilities between work and home life is known as _______.
home-work imbalance
What is dawn shifting?
Working early morning hours, often starting at dawn.
What does rebalancing refer to?
Adjusting or redistributing one’s time or energy between various life aspects.
What are home-workers?
People who work from home instead of an office.
Define work-life balance.
Managing work responsibilities alongside personal life, ensuring neither is neglected.
What is independence in a workplace context?
The ability to make decisions and act freely without reliance on others.
What is a boundary?
A limit or dividing line that separates different areas of life or work.
What does overlap mean in work-life contexts?
When two areas, like work and personal life, intersect or affect each other.
Fill in the blank: Individuals who work in fields requiring originality are known as _______.
creatives
What is a talent-pool?
A group of skilled individuals available for recruitment or to fill job positions.
What is performance assessment interventions?
Actions taken to evaluate and improve employee performance.
Define job rotation.
Moving employees between different roles or tasks to enhance their skills and job satisfaction.
What is executive education?
Specialized training or courses for senior leaders to improve their skills.
What does 360-degree analysis involve?
A performance review process involving feedback from all directions (peers, subordinates, supervisors).
What is cashing?
The process of converting benefits or stock options into money.
What are fit interventions?
Strategies to ensure employees’ abilities align with their roles or organizational needs.
What is feedback?
Information or responses given to an individual to improve performance.
What is succession planning?
Preparing for future leadership by identifying and developing potential leaders.
What is a business model?
The plan or structure a company uses to generate revenue and profit.
What does compensation for contribution mean?
Rewarding employees based on their input or performance.
What are rewards in a workplace?
Benefits or incentives given to recognize achievements or good performance.
Define mobility in a job context.
The ability or willingness to move within or between organizations or roles.
What does commitment mean in a workplace?
The dedication and loyalty an employee has towards their job or organization.
What is talent management?
The process of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees.
Who are key people in an organization?
Essential individuals who have a significant impact on its success.
What are super-talents?
Exceptional individuals with extraordinary skills or abilities.
What does core competence refer to?
The main skills or strengths that give an organization a competitive advantage.
What does mission-critical mean?
Activities or roles essential for achieving an organization’s primary objectives.
Define the ABC-approach.
A method of categorizing tasks or resources based on their importance or priority.
What are performance assessments?
Evaluations to measure how well an employee is performing their job.
What are top performers?
Employees who consistently exceed expectations in their roles.
What do talent managers do?
They are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
What does mentoring involve?
A relationship where an experienced individual guides a less experienced person.
What is reverse mentoring?
A process where a younger or less experienced individual mentors a more senior person.
What is coaching?
Helping someone improve their skills or performance through guidance and feedback.
What is a common purpose in a team?
A shared goal or vision that unites individuals or teams.
What is teamwork?
Collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal.
What is team building?
Activities or strategies to improve team dynamics and collaboration.
What does engagement refer to in a workplace?
Emotional commitment and involvement in work or tasks.
What is the role of an implementer?
Someone who puts plans into action and ensures tasks are completed.
What is a coordinator’s role?
A person responsible for organizing and managing tasks and people.
What is a shaper in a team?
A team member who drives action and challenges others to achieve results.
What does the term plant refer to in a team context?
A creative thinker who generates ideas and solutions.
What is a resource investigator?
A team member who explores opportunities and gathers resources.
What is a monitor evaluator?
Someone who assesses options and makes objective judgments.
What is a team worker?
A supportive member who helps to maintain team harmony.
What does a completer finisher do?
Ensures tasks are completed accurately and on time.
What does storming refer to in team development?
A stage where conflicts or differences arise.
What is the forming stage in team development?
The initial stage where roles and relationships are defined.
What happens during the norming stage of team development?
Members start working well together.
What does performing mean in team dynamics?
The stage where a team works efficiently and productively.
What does mourning refer to in team development?
A stage where teams reflect on or deal with a loss or change.
What are hard skills?
Specific, teachable abilities (e.g., technical skills).
Define soft skills.
Personal attributes or interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, teamwork).
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand and manage emotions in oneself and others.
What does self-awareness mean?
Recognizing and understanding one’s own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.
What is self-regulation?
The ability to control or manage one’s emotions and behavior.
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
What are hygiene factors?
Factors that can lead to dissatisfaction if not addressed (e.g., salary, working conditions).
What does motivation refer to in a workplace?
The reason or drive behind one’s actions or behavior.
What is morale?
Spirit, confidence, or enthusiasm of a group or individual.
What does job satisfaction mean?
Feeling of contentment or fulfillment with work.
What does supervision involve?
The act of overseeing or managing others.
What is the decision-making process?
A series of steps taken to choose an action.
What are imposed procedures?
Steps to correct misconduct/poor performance, forced or required by authority.
What is Theory X?
The idea that people dislike work and will do everything they can to avoid it.
What is Theory Y?
The idea that people are naturally motivated to work, enjoy responsibility, and seek personal fulfillment through their work.
What does dissatisfaction mean?
Feeling of unhappiness or disappointment with something.
What is security in a job context?
Level of confidence about future job stability.
What does empowerment mean?
Giving others the authority or confidence to make decisions.
What does it mean to consult?
Seek advice or information from someone.
What is hierarchy?
A system of organizing people in levels of authority.
What is delegation?
The act of assigning tasks and responsibility to others.
What does in-house mean?
Activities/services carried out within an organization.
What is a job for life?
Permanent, secure employment position.
What does outsourced mean?
Hiring external organizations to perform tasks/services.
What is offshoring?
Moving business operations to another country to reduce costs.
What is a competitive edge?
Advantage to outperform competitors.
What does cost-effective mean?
Providing good value for money spent.
What are core activities?
Essential operations that are central to the purpose of an organization.
What does it mean if something is redundant?
Unnecessary because already provided or repeated.
What is a consultant?
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
What does satisfaction refer to in a workplace?
The feeling of contentment or fulfillment.
What does it mean to use their initiative?
Taking decisions without direction.
What does participative mean?
Involving others in decisions or activities.
What does being valued mean?
Being regarded as important or appreciated.
What does professional development involve?
Process of improving skills and knowledge.
What are current trends?
Popular movements or patterns in a particular area or field.
What does employable mean?
Being suitable for work (skills and qualities assessed).
What is lifelong learning?
Continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills through life.
What is a career move?
Change or step taken to advance or shift one’s professional path.
What are freelancers?
Self-employed people who offer services on a project basis.
What does it mean to freelance?
Working independently, offering services without long-term commitments.
What are consultancy services?
Provides expert advice to improve business.
What are temporary workers?
Work only short periods when needed.
What are temporary contracts?
Work agreement for a limited period.
What does job sharing mean?
Two people share a job, each working part-time.
What is a temp agency?
Places workers in temporary jobs.
What does job flexibility refer to?
The ability to adapt work schedules or roles.
What does it mean to hire someone?
Employ someone for a job or task.
What does it mean to fire someone?
Terminate someone’s employment.
What does letting people go mean?
Telling employees they are no longer required.
What does give notice mean?
Informing in advance that someone is leaving.
What are redundancy payments?
Money to compensate for losing their job.
What is achievement in a workplace context?
The feeling that you have been successful in reaching your goals.
What does recognition mean?
The feeling that your employers understand and value what you do.
What does responsibility mean in a job?
When you are in charge of something and its success or failure.
What is advancement?
How far you will be promoted in the organization.
What is personal growth?
How you develop personally in your work.
What is the definition of empowerment?
Giving others the authority or confidence to make decisions.
