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Chapter 11: Finding & Keeping the Best Employees Flashcards

1
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The Manpower Development Training Act of 1962 provided for the training and retraining of _______ workers.

A

Unemployed

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The Equal Pay Act (1963) specified that men & women doing _______ jobs must be paid the same wage.

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Equal Jobs

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The Civil Right Act (1964) outlawed _______ in employment based on sex, race, color, religion or natural origin.

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Discrimination

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 outlawed employment practices that ______ against people 40 and above.

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Discriminate

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The Occupational Safety & Health Act (1970) specified that employers must:

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  1. Limit Exposure to Hazardous Substances

2. Provide Safety Equipment to Employees

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 authorized the ______ to issue guidelines for acceptable employer conduct in administering equal opportunity employment.

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EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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The Comprehensive Employment & Training Act of 1973 (CETA) provides funds for training _________ workers.

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Unemployed

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ERISA regulates & insures company ___________ plans.

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retirement

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The Immigration Reform & Control Act (1986) requires employers to verify employment _______ of all new hires including US citizens.

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Eligibillity

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The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (1990) protects older people from illegal _________ discrimination.

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Age

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 extends the right to jury trial and ________ damages of victims of intentional job discrimination.

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punitive

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The law that prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in hiring, advancement, or compensation & requires them to adapt to the workplace if necessary is which act?

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The Americans With Disabilities Act (1990)

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The Families & Medical Leave Act (1993) requires employers with 50+ employees provide up to _____ weeks of unpaid leave per year upon birth/adoption of an employee’s child or upon serious illness of a parent, spouse or child.

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12 Weeks

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The ADA (Americans w/Disabilities Amendments Act) of 2008 provides broader protections for ________ workers.

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Disabled

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What type of training allows employees to learn by watching others or doing in the workplace?

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On The Job Training

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Selection is the process of gathering information & deciding who should be hired to meet company staffing needs, under _______ guidelines.

A

Legal

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17
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A benefit of job sharing is _______ of experienced employees who might have otherwise retired.

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Retention

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The Benefits of Job Sharing Include:

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  1. Employment opportunities for those who can’t or prefer not to work full-time
  2. Enthusiastic, productive workforce
  3. Reduced absenteeism & tardiness
  4. Ability to schedule part-time workers into peak demand periods
  5. Retention of experienced employees who might otherwise have retired
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What Plan lets two or more part-time employees share one full-time job?

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Job Sharing

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Another employee who introduces lower-level employees to the right people and acts as a sponsor within the organization is a _______.

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Mentor

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21
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Training done in schools where employees are taught with equipment similar to that used on the job is called ______ training.

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Vestibule

22
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A human resource ____ of an organization reveals the demographics of the firm’s labor force & whether it’s technically up to date & thoroughly trained, which is an important part of human resource management (HRM).

A

Inventory

23
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Workers who successfully complete an apprenticeship earn the classification _______.

A

Journeyman

24
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The process of establishing and maintaining contacts in and out of the organization is called ______.

A

Networking

25
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A flextime plan gives employees some freedom to choose which ______ to work, as long as they work the required number of hours.

A

Hours

26
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_____ time is when all employees are expected to be at their job stations.

A

Core Time

27
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What work schedule allows an employee to work a full number of hours per week but in fewer days?

A

Compressed Workweek (Monrovia)

28
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What positions are like apprentice-like relationships within an organization where selected employees who work with assistants to higher-level managers & participate in planning and other managerial functions until they are ready to assume such positions themselves?

A

Understudy positions (undersecretary/assistant)

29
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The process for obtaining qualified people is called _______.

A

Recruitment

30
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A human resource staff member often screens applicants in the initial ______.

A

Interview

31
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Increasing numbers of contingent workers are who?

A

Accountants, lawyers, engineers - educated professionals

32
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The training to new employees that initiates them into the organization is called ______.

A

Orientation

33
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Companies in job-sharing plans sometimes must _____ fringe benefits.

A

Prorate

34
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Background investigations investigate what records?

A

Work Records

35
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The result of a job _____ are two written statements: a job description & job specification.

A

Job Analysis

36
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A firm can use a trial period of employment before deciding to make an employee permanent which is known as a __________ period.

A

Probationary

37
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A study of what employees do who hold various job titles is called a ______.

A

job analysis

38
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Training that duplicates the exact combination of conditions & tasks that occur on the job is called ____ ____.

A

Job Simulation

39
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Orientation programs include:

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  1. Reading Handbooks
  2. Informal Talks
  3. Scheduled Visits to Departments
40
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When managers are given assignments in a variety of departments, this is called job ______.

A

rotation

41
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Improving an employee’s short-term ability to perform needed skills is _______ while focusing on long-term abilities is ________.

A

Training & Development

42
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What training occurs away from the workplace to develop a variety of skills or foster personal development?

A

Off The Job Training

43
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A new method that is being developed to coach managers electronically is called _________.

A

E-Coaching

44
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What is an evaluation that measures employee performance against established standards in order to make decisions about promotions, compensation, training or termination?

A

Performance Appraisal

45
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How many steps does a Performance Appraisal have?

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Six Steps:
(PCPDAD)-Performance/Communicate/Performance/Discuss/Action/Decisions
1. Establish Performance Standards
2. Communicating Those Standards
3. Evaluating Performance
4. Discussing Results w/Employee
5. Taking Corrective Action
6. Make Decisions
46
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What is sick leave, vacation pay, company cars, pension plans, & health plans?

A

Fringe Benefits

47
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What are cafeteria-style fringe benefits?

A

Plans that let employees choose benefits they want, up to a certain dollar amount

48
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What are the 6 steps to Selection process?

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  1. Obtain Complete App Forms
  2. Initial/Follow Up Interviews
  3. Employment Tests (Competency/Skills)
  4. Background Investigations
  5. Physical Exam Results (Drug/Alcohol)
  6. Trial/Probationary Employment Period
49
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What are the steps in HRM planning?

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  1. Inventory of Organization’s Employees
  2. Prepare Job Analysis
  3. Assess Future HR Demand
  4. Assess Future Supply
  5. Establish Plan for Recruiting, Hiring, Educating, Appraising, Compensating, Scheduling Employees
50
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What methods does Human Resource Managers use to ecuit new employees?

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Internal - Those hired from within the organization & employees who recommend others to hire
External - Those hired from outside the organization

51
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What are transfers, promotions and reassignments called within a company?

A

Internal hiring

52
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External Recruitment Sources are:

A 
Ads
Agencies
College Placement
Mgmt Consultants
Referrals
Walk Ins
Internet

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