Finals Flashcards
Stress
State of emotional or mental strain or tension that is caused by unfavorable or very demanding situations or problems
Types of stress
Eustress
Acute Stress
Chronic Stress
Hyperstress
Hypostress
Post traumatic stress
Eustress
Positive or good stress
Helps you perform to the best of your ability
Acute Stress
Short term and very bad type of stress
Chronic Stress
happens when you suffer from a severe stress over a long period
Hyperstress
Occurs when you are pushed beyond what you can cope with
Hypostress
Occurs when there is too little stress in your life
Post traumatic stress
occurs after a harmful or bad incident
When should you take ARVs
If you are HIV positive and pregnant
If you are breastfeeding and you are HIV positive
If you have been sexually assaulted and you are HIV negative
If you come into contact with the blood of an HIV positive person and you are HIV negative
TB symptoms
Cough
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
Tiredness
Causes of traffic accidents
Pedestrian behavior
Speeding
Bad driver attitude and behavior
Driver fatigue
Failure to obey road traffic signs
Types of Interviews
- Individual interview
- Panel interview
- Skype/Video interview
- Telephonic interview
- Interviews requiring a presentation
good exam writing skills
- write neatly and clearly
- read questions carefully
- answer only what is asked
effects of discrimination
- unfairly labelled
- bullied
how is hiv contracted
- unprotected sex with someone who has hiv
- contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids
effects of child abuse
- causes child to become emotionally isolated
- can cause mental health problems
- negatively effects choices throughout life
unfair labour practice
unfair act an employer takes against an employee
legislations that protect employee rights
- Labour relations act
- Employment Services act
job market related skills
- creative problem solving
- thinking out the box
how to obtain job related skills
- volunteering
- internships
why is a CV and cover letter important when applying for a job
- Introduces one to a prospective employer
- Gives an opportunity to impress a prospective employer
important guidelines when applying for a job
- look for a reliable employment websites
- select preferred job listings
- Upload CV or complete online job application according to instructions
where to report manager
CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration)
two functions of CCMA
- helps employees and employers settle disputes
- advises on legal issues
methods used to solve labour disputes
- Conciliation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
what is a trade union
organisations formed by workers from related that work for the common interest of it’s members
reasons to join trade union
- improves working conditions
- fights for fair hours of work and benefits
- protects workers against exploitation by the employer
- achieves industrial piece
reasons why having a job contract is important
- protects him from exploitation
- provides a legal document to protect him
- provides a way of resolving conflicts
important categories to include in job contract
- occupation of employee
- place of work
- working hours
- Wages/Salary
stages of lodging a formal complaint
stage 1 - Complaint is reported to an immediate senior. Must resolve the matter within three days
stage 2 - senior reports the matter to superiors. if you are not satisfied you can lodge an appeal
stage 3 - formal hearing takes places
how to support people with hiv
- Listen to person
- Learn about HIV and have resources available for them
- Remind them to take ARVs
- Encourage them to exercise and have a balanced diet
- Protect them from stigma
rights for people with hiv
have the right to keep their status to themself
right to fair labour practices
allowed to chose what kind of work they want to do
right to make their own decision about medical treatment
Sources of stress in the workplace
- heavy workload
- Working long hours
when to use logical reasoning
When it’s necessary to think in an efficient
why voters must not vote for leaders that ignore the facts
- they may spread corruption
- they spread fake news
- they promote miseducation
3 actions to take for preparing for your career
- develop skills that match your career
- update skills to be career ready
- chose a career that matches their personality
Depression
mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of deep sadness and loss of interest
Symptoms of depression
- mood swing
- tiredness
- sleeping too much/too little
purpose of Labour Relations Act
it promotes economic development, fair labour practices, peace, democracy and social development
Labour strike
work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work
factors that can cause a labour strike
- unfair working conditions
- disputes over salary demands
effects of strike action
- employers may treat workers better
- striking employees may lose wages/salaries
Rights of employees during a strike
- right to not be forced to work
- right to continue with their strike
Rights of employers during a strike
- right to lock out striking workers
- right to apply no work no pay
Protected strike
strike that complies with all the requirements in the Labour relations act
Unprotected strike
strike that complies with all the requirements in the Labour relations act
why trade unions should educate their members on HIV and AIDS
- improve the health of employees
- ensure that employers uphold the law
- protect the rights of those living with HIV
- ensure employers develop an HIV policy to protect it’s members
employable skills in these categories
People skills:
- teamwork skills
- good communication skills
Personal skills:
- decision skills
- problem solving
Technical skills:
- computer literacy
- digital citizenship
traffic safety measures
methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or injured
study skills students can use
- create flashcards
- read more than once
- ask questions if you dont understand
Retrenchment
temporary suspension or permanent reduction in the employment of an employee
strategies to help retrenched employees
- provide counselling
- organise job search workshops
- use the company’s network to refer employees
how to prevent the spreading of TB
- cover your mouth when you sneeze/cough
- wash your hands regularly
- isolation from crowded areas
- limit contact with people
- opening windows
measures management can put in place to protect workers living with hiv
- create policy to recognise and respect the right to privacy
- ensure the confidentiality and privacy of people with hiv
- ensuring the confidentiality of personal health data
- workplace information programs should emphasize that people with hiv should not be fired
why it is important for the interviewee to introduce themselves
- gives the interviewer a good impression
- helps you to relax
- helps you appear confident
six behaviours that may improve chances of permanent employment
- arrive on time
- always be honest
- ask for help
- don’t overstep boundaries
- do your job well
- care about your colleagues
why having a job is important
- helps maintain a standard of living
- gives you a feeling of purpose
- provides physical and mental wellbeing
- helps improve self esteem and confidence
- gives you independence
life long learning
is the ongoing and self motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons
benefits of life long learning
- can open up new opportunities and possibilities
- fuels creativity and innovation
- you stay connected
- makes you happier
