Ch. 20 Management Human Resources Flashcards
An approach that assesses the suitability of job candidates based on how they have responded to specific employment-related situations and looks for patterns in past behaviors.
behavioral interviews
Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
An arrangement to outsource part of personnel management to an organization that handles paperwork and administers benefits for those employees.
co-employment
Federal law that establishes a minimum wage and provides for overtime pay.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938
Legislation that assures employees of unpaid leave for childbirth or other family needs.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993
Benefit programs that allow employees to select the types of benefits they wish to receive.
flexible benefit programs (cafeteria plans)
A search firm that identifies qualified candidates for executive positions.
headhunters
The management of employees in a way that enables them to help a company reach its strategic objectives.
human resource management (HRM)
An outline, or summary, of the work to be performed for a particular position.
job description
A systematic, step-by-step method for on-the-job training of nonmanagerial employees.
Job Instruction Training
A list of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics needed to perform a specific job.
job specification
Preparation of employees for career advancement through education, job experiences, network development, and performance assessment.
management development
Legislation that regulates the safety of workplaces and work practices.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Financial incentive based on number of units produced.
piecework
A company that sets up co-employment agreements.
professional employer organizations (PEOs)
