Final Exam Vocabulary Flashcards
a broader, more encompassing view of HR practices that looks at the impact across organizations
macro HRM
a functional-oriented view of HR practices that looks at the impact across individuals
micro HRM
a model for maintaining a high performance organization in which practices are evaluated based on ability-enhancing, motivation-enhancing, and opportunity-enhancing components
AMO model
the right combination of employees, technology, and organizational sturcture that are all aligned to achieve shared goals of EDI, profitability, and mission
high performance work systems
organizational structure in which there is a hierarchy of control, authority, and communication: a vertical relationship
mechanistic
organizational structure in which tasks evolve and interdependence is reinforced via interactions with others
organic
continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing performance of individuals and teams and aligning performance with strategic goals of the organization
performance management
theory in which we act to sustain beliefs about ourselves: we need our personal identity to be viewed positively by others, to see me as me
self-verification theory
shared assumption that investment in the right employees contributes to the continual renewal of skills, based on KSAOs
human capital theory
departure of any group of employees higher than the individual level
collective turnover
two sets of forces (driving and restraining) are always in opposition in an organization: equilibrium maintains the status quo, so change occurs when the driving forces outweigh the restraining forces
forcefield theory
no information, restricted information regarding specific pay levels and merit increases
pay secrecy
relative pay differences for different jobs across seniority levels and across functions
job structure
average pay across jobs in relation to search and recruitment
pay level
my outcomes and inputs should be balanced with my peers’ outcomes and inputs: our attitudes towards work are influences by relative distribution of pay
equity theory
learning through observation of our peers and role models… if an employee earns a big bonus, we are driven to emulate their behavior
social learning theory
how we learn via operant conditioning: the consequences of our actions drive our behaviors
reinforcement theory
type of pay designed to energize and sustain goal-directed behavior
incentive pay
created a health marketplace where even if we are not covered by our employers, we can still access healthcare
affordable care act
healthcare cost paid out of pocket to be part of the plan
premium
healthcare cost in which a cut-off point is set before insurance begins to pay
deductible
healthcare cost where after a deductible is met, a fixed amount of payment is made
copay
healthcare cost where after a deductible is met, a fixed percentage payment is made
coinsurance
type of union where members are highly skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric work, etc.
craft union
