Exam 1 Flashcards
to give something up
comprimise
buying or selling products and services using the internet
e-commerce
a state required legal document giving employees younger than 18 permission to work
work permit
in business a combination of ability and skill required to do a task; able to perform a task at an expected level, usually above average
competency
a person paid to persuade lawmakers to enact legislation that helps his or her employer
lobbyist
leadership in energy and environmental design, a program that sets standards and rating systems for 3rd party verification of environmentally friendly “green” buildings
LEED
money given for a cause or purpose; provided by government or private sources
grants
the way a person chooses to live
lifestyle
any task that is useful
work
something one has learned to do well by training and practice
skill
public or private organizations that provide human services
institutions
the practice of fulfilling the process for corporate and/or government funding, trusts, or grants
grant-writing
the worker for a company or organization
employee
products and services traded among countries around the world
global economy
a group of people who, based on their geographic location, band together for the good of the group
society
a formal learning experience that occurs after high school
postsecondary education
the distance you travel to and from work
commute
interferring with a person’s life to save him or her from risky behavior
intervention
the basic ideas and reasoning behind a subject
philosophy
informal words used in speech
slang
the help designed and provided for people in need though facilities and/or programs; sometimes referred to as social and health services
human services
money earned while working
wages
an organization of member employees with elected officers who represent the interests of employees during negotiations with employees
labor union
work done for pay
job
series of related jobs based on knowledge, training, tasks performed, interests, and experience
career
giving time, money, goods or services to others
contributions
unequal treatment of others based on a bias concerning a person’s characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or age either positive or negative
discrimination
people skills learned by experience and practice, such as communication and listening
soft skill
evidence of one’s claim to authority or competence, such as a diploma, degree, certification, or license
credential
unpaid work done for a person or organization
volunteer work
attribute that comes naturally to a person, such as mutual dexterity
ability
to work together with others, willingly and in the spirit of cooperation
collaborate
an organization that is not in business to make money
non-profit
an official verification, from an accredited source, attesting to capability
certification
total wage amount before deductions are withheld
gross wage
a rule or guide to achieve reasonable outcomes
policy
an organization that is rewarded with money for services rendered
for-profit
an item or service that is desirable but not necessary
want
total wage amount after deductions are withheld
net wage
any amount withheld from an employee’s gross wage
deductions
the use of a 3rd party to make suggestions
mediation
skill learned by book or training, such as math or using tools
hard skill
the range of time in a 24 hour period a person is at work
work shift
the act of sharing information
communication
the supervisor or owner of a company or organization
employer
knowledge and tools used to perform tasks
technology
action taken to ensure and/or improve the number of traditionally underrepresented groups of people involved in an activity or workplace
affirmative action
one who purchases goods, products, or services for personal use
consumer
the use of a 3rd party to make decisions
arbitration
