DEFINITION OF TERMS 1

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• It is a popular performance appraisal method that involves evaluation input from multiple levels within the firm as well as external sources. In this method, people all around the rated employee may provide ratings, including senior managers, the employee himself or herself, supervisors, subordinates, peers, team members, and internal or external customers.

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360-degree Feedback

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• refers to assessments designed to measure an individual’s knowledge, skills, or competencies in specific areas that are relevant to their job performance.

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Achievement Testing

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refers to a strategic approach used by organizations to thoroughly assess candidates for employment beyond the traditional interview process. This method aims to gather comprehensive insights into candidates’ skills, competencies, experiences, and potential contributions to the organization.

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Advanced Interviewing

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is the performance appraisal method for employees where assessor selects the best and worst employees based on certain trait/criterion and ranks them accordingly.

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Alternation Ranking

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Also known as a personality assessment or personality inventory, this test is used to evaluate the personality traits, characteristics, and preferences of job applicants. It aims to predict how well an individual might fit into a specific role or organizational culture based on their personality profile.

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Applicant Personality Test

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is a formal discussion process between an employee and his/her manager regarding performance and other aspects of job role. In this interview, the employer and the employee discuss the performances of the individual and the key areas of improvement and how the employee can grow through a feedback mechanism.

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Appraisal Interview

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is a formalized program combining on-the-job training (OJT) with classroom instruction. It is typically used in skilled trades and professions, where apprentices (learners) work under the guidance of experienced mentors or journeymen to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for the job.

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Apprenticeship Training

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• It is a part of the hiring process in which an investigation is carried out to check a potential employee’s background, based on criteria such as education, criminal records, past work experiences, etc. This verification is done because organizations often need to confirm if the information provided by the candidate is true or not.

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Background Check

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is a performance appraisal method that combines elements of the traditional rating scales and critical incident methods; various performance levels are shown along a scale with each described in terms of an employee’s specific job behavior.

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Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) Method

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involve comparing job roles and responsibilities within an organization or across different organizations to determine the relative value and pay structure for similar jobs in the job market. It helps in establishing competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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Benchmarking Jobs

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are additional monetary rewards given to employees on top of their base salary, typically based on individual, team, or organizational performance.

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Bonuses

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• It is part of the employee onboarding process in which a new hire is assigned a buddy who guides the new hire on the different aspects of the job. It may include making him/her familiar with the office environment and other members of the team.

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Buddy System

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• An individual seeking employment or appointment to a particular job, role, or office. They manifest interest by submitting an application, usually accompanied by a resume or curriculum vitae.

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Candidates

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is an external source of recruitment, where the educational institutions such as, colleges and universities make provision of information to the students regarding employment opportunities.

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Campus Recruitment

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is a formal approach used by the organization to ensure that people with the proper qualifications and experiences are available when needed.

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Career Development

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• Trainees are given in-depth descriptions (5 to 30 pages) of the experiences of disguised organizations. This allows them to see the experiences of numerous managers in a short period of time.

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Case Studies

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is an evaluation appraisal error that occurs when employees are incorrectly rated near the average or middle of a scale.

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Central Tendency Error

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• In this method, a superior gives training to a subordinate as his understudy like an assistant to a manager or director.

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Coaching (Understudy Method)

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• It measures the candidate’s ability to solve problems and think critically.

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Cognitive Ability Test

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is a specialized role within the Human Resources (HR) function of an organization. Their primary responsibility is to design, implement, and manage the organization’s compensation and benefits programs.

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Compensation Manager

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is a framework for defining the skill and knowledge requirements of a job. It is a collection of competencies that define the skills and abilities that enable successful job performance.

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Competency Model

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is someone who performs tasks for an organization without being formally hired as the organization’s permanent employee.

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Contingent Personnel

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• Centralized HR units managing HR strategy and policy across the organization.

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Corporate HR teams

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is a performance appraisal method that requires keeping written records of highly favorable and unfavorable employee work actions.

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Critical Incident Method

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is a semi-structured interview, where the candidates have to give detailed information about their educational qualifications, work experience, special interests, skills, aptitude and so forth.

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Depth Interview

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refers to the external source of recruitment, where the recruitment of qualified candidates are carried out by putting a notice regarding job vacancy on the notice board of the organization.

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Direct Recruitment

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• HR units integrated into specific departments to provide localized HR support.

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Embedded HR teams

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, often referred to simply as benefits or perks, is a set of non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their regular wages or salaries. These benefits are designed to enhance the overall compensation package offered by employers and typically include various forms of insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other fringe benefits.

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Employee Benefits Program

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is a process of improving employees’ existing competencies and skills and developing newer ones to support the organization’s goals.

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Employee Development

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refers to the level of commitment workers make to their employer, seen in their willingness to stay at the firm and to go beyond the call of duty.

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Employee Engagement -