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III D Human resources (laws, unions, discipline) Flashcards

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what is unemployment compensation?

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insurance against loss of income**; must be unemployed for a specific period of time, able and willing to work, unemployed through no fault of their own

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2 STATE-run laws that govern employment/labor/etc.**

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unemployment compensation & Workman’s compensation

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who runs unemployment compensation?***

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STATE

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Workman’s compensation is covered by?***

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STATE

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what is Workman’s compensation?

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insurance covering employers LIABILITY for the costs of any ACCIDENT incurred by an employee in connection with their job

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Workman’s compensation - what should be done to prevent using this?

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safe place to work, competent supervision, instructions

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National Labor Relations Act is AKA**

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Wagner Act

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the National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act does what?**

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PRO-LABOR: guaranteed right to ORGANIZE and JOIN LABOR UNIONS

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what did the National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act create?**

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National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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what does the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) do?**

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listens to CLAIMS of “UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE”

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Taft Hartley Labor Act-Labor Management Relations Act - what did it do?**

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PRO-MANAGEMENT: specified UNFAIR PRACTICES of the UNION

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National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act
VS.
Taft Hartley Labor Act- Labor Management Relations Act
**

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  • National Labor Relations Act/Wagner Act = PRO-LABOR/UNIONS

- Taft Hartley Labor Act- Labor Management Relations Act = PRO-MANAGEMENT, specified unfair practices of the union

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Landrum-Griffin, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act

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regulates internal union affairs, bill of rights for union members

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Civil Rights Act- what does it do?***

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prevents discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin; prohibits SEXUAL HARASSMENT

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Civil Rights Act is overseen by whom?***

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EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

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what is the Equal Employment Opportunity Act?

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prevents discrimination IN EMPLOYMENT based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation; also overseen by EEOC

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Fair Labor Standards Act is AKA***

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Minimum Wage or Wage Hour Law

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Fair Labor Standards Act- what does it cover?**

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1) MINIMUM WAGE
2) OVERTIME
3) EQUAL PAY (Equal Pay Act)
4) DONATED TIME, compensable
5) child labor

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overtime - what has to be paid?

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time and one-hald

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amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act?***

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Equal Pay Act - no discrimination on basis of sex

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what is donated (tolerated) time?**

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compensable, must be paid (ex: if allowed, and a worker comes in 30 min before shift, must be paid)

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what occupations are EXEMPT from minimum wage and overtime requirements?*****

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1) executive
2) administrative
3) professional
4) outside salespersons

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where is the minimum wage listed?

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Bureau of Labor Standard

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act

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prevents discrimination due to age

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Family and Medical Leave Act- what is it?**

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up to 12 workweeks of UNPAID, JOB-PROTECTED leave during any 12 months (for birth or adoption, care for family member, medical leave)

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Family and Medical Leave Act- when you return, what are you guaranteed?***

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an EQUAL job, but NOT the SAME job!

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Americans with Disabilities Act- what does it do?***

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provide REASONABLE accommodations, FLASHING ALARM LIGHTS, ramps, lower shelves/phones, aisle and door measurements

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Americans with Disabilities Act- aisle width?

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36”

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Americans with Disabilities Act- door width?

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32”

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HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act- what is it?***

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allows employees to TRANSFER COVERAGE of an EXISTING ILLNESS to a NEW employer’s insurance plan

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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

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places limitations on persons who remain in the US longer than permitted by their visa and/or who violate their nonimmigrant status

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job analysis***

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studies ALL ASPECTS of a job; conducted FIRST to collect info for job description

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job description***

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reflects required SKILLS and RESPONSIBILITES

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when is a job DESCRIPTION used?***

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matches employees to job, orientation and training, employee appraisal

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job specification***

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duties involved, conditions, QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience)

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when is a job SPECIFICATION used?***

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HIRING, selection and placement of employees (NOT in training)

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job specification- is it detailed?**

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does NOT have detailed information on what to do or time involved

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work schedule***

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hour by hour, tasks and TIME; used in TRAINING

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job breakdown***

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what to do and how to do it, NO TIME LIMITS; used in TRAINING

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job enlargement***

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more similar tasks to alleviate boredom

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job enrichment***

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upgrades job by ADDING MOTIVATING FACTORS (remember: Maslow and Herzberg motivator)

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job description vs. specification**

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  • description: skills/responsibilities; used in orientation and training, employee appraisal
  • specification: qualifications; used in hiring (NOT training), no detailed info for what to do or time involved
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work schedule vs. job breakdown

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  • work schedule = hour by hour, TIME
  • job breakdown = what to do and how to do it, NO TIME LIMITS
  • *BOTH used in training!
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job enlargement vs. job enrichment***

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  • enlargement = more similar tasks

- enrichment = ADDING motivating factors i.e. advanced training

44
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what is recruiting?

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locating most qualified person for the job

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Fair Employment Practice Law***

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makes it ILLEGAL to ask about RACE, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARITAL STATUS; (think: can only ask things relevant to “can you do the job while you’re here?”)

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Fair Employment Practice Law- what 2 things can you ask in relation to age or origin?**

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1) have you worked here under a different name?

2) are you of the legal working age? (but not specific # of age)

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structured (directed) interview***

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uses CHECKLIST, gives SAME INFORMATION on all candidates, minimizes personal biases

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unstructured (non-directed) interview***

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PARTICIPATION from application, no definite checklist, open-ended questions (“tell me about your last job”)

49
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unstructured (non-directed) interview used for what types of positions?***

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sales, counseling, management

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what is a promotion? vs. transfer?

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  • promotion = to a job with higher pay, status, performance needs
  • transfer = different job but same level, same pay/requirements
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benefits of a transfer?

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placement of employees where need for services are greater or in jobs they prefer

52
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what is separation?**

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voluntary or involuntary TERMINATION of an employee

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what is a salary? vs. wages?***

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  • salary = MANAGERIAL and PROFESSIONAL personnel

- wages = HOURLY earnings of employees covered by Fair Labor Standards Act

54
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what are statutory benefits?**

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payment REQUIRED BY LAW*** to ensure income in event of unemployment, injury, or death (ex: Workman’s comp)

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what are compensatory benefits? vs. supplementary benefits? vs. statutory benefits?***

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  • compensatory = benefits or pay for time not worked
  • supplementary = life/health insurance
  • statutory = required by law for unemployment/injury/death
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what is unionization?

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a means of collective bargaining

57
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union shop**

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must join union AFTER being hired

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open shop***

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can JOIN UNION OR NOT

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closed shop***

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must be a member of a union BEFORE HIRE

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what types of shops are illegal in public (government) employment?***

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union (must join after hire) & closed (must join before hire)

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agency shop***

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all workers must pay AGENCY FEE, NOT REQUIRED to JOIN union

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FYI: in Qs dealing with unions….need to define the type of shop in order to answer the question; if they don’t define the type of shop, answer is NO –>

A

—>

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can unions force employees to join?

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no- unless a legal union shop (shop in which employee must join after hire) exists

64
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can unions pressure employers to make employees join?

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nope, also cannot discriminate against those who do not join

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can unions refuse to bargain collectively with an employer?

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no

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can employers ask unions about their activities?

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no! also cannot interfere with their formation or threaten employees

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can employers not hire a union member if he has filed charges against the company?

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NO- cannot discriminate in hiring or tenure b/c of union activity or b/c they have filed charges

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can employers refuse to bargain?

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NO- cannot interfere with right to bargain collectively

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can employees strike?

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yes- for better working conditions

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if a union is not recognized by management, may an employee join?

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yes! can join whether or not it is recognized

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can employees join together to bargain as a group or must they bargain individually?

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can bargain as a group

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who is a union steward?***

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EMPLOYEE who represents fellow employees as the union representative; DOES NOT GET EXTRA PAY for serving

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what is collective bargaining?

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one person represents a group of people to bargain with the employer

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steps in order of collective bargaining**

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BMA: bargain, mediate, arbitrate:

1) bargaining between steward and management
2) if that fails, mediation…neutral person used, decision NOT binding
3) if that fails, arbitration…have a hearing, decision usually BINDING and FINAL step in bargaining

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what is an injunction?

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COURT ORDER to prevent someone from doing something

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before a change in policy can be made, how much of the union must be in favor of the change?

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50% + 1

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how are grievances settled if non-unionized?**

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INFORMALLY by employee and supervisor

78
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how are grievances settled if unionized?**

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CONTRACT STATES A WRITTEN FORMAL grievance procedure

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what is disciplinary action?

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steps taken to CORRECT UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR

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steps of disciplinary action in order***

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1) oral warning
2) written warning
3) suspension
4) dismissal

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what is an oral warning? is it placed in the employee’s record?

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discuss the nature of problem and corrective actions; yes placed, but only temporary in record

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what is a written warning? is it placed in the employee’s record?

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repeat violation or as first action if warranted; permanent in employee record

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what is a suspension? is it placed in the employee’s record?

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forced leave of absence without pay; permanent record

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what is the goal of discipline?*****

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CORRECT behavior and SAVE the employee!

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what is the first step in discipline?**

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ASSESS the problem or current problem –> will lead to the solution

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in regards to the employee, what do you need to do before you discipline?

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be sure employee is AWARE OF SEVERITY of the problem and organization’s standards + if the employee was PROPERLY TRAINED

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where should corrective discipline be done?***

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IN PRIVATE

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what should you compare employee performance to?***

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DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, not to another employee

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how can you reprimand constructively?

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show employee how to improve performance

90
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what is the best use of an employee evaluation?**

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improve performance by providing FEEDBACK

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what are criteria in performance evaluations?

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dimensions against which an employee’s behavior is measured

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merit rating (performance eval.)

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scales with assigned point values

93
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checklist (performance eval.)

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rater records performance, does not rate it (no #s, just yes or no)

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critical incident (performance eval.)

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records incidents of + and - behavior

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self-assessment (performance eval.)

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employee can become more involved and committed

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what are obstacles to effective appraisals?****

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1) halo effect
2) leniency of error
3) error of central tendency

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obstacle to effective appraisal: halo effect***

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judge on most noticeable POSITIVE TRAIT

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obstacle to effective appraisal: leniency of error***

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RATE EVERYONE HIGHER than they deserve

99
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obstacle to effective appraisal: error of central tendency***

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rate everyone as AVERAGE

100
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what is organizational culture?

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shared philosophy, beliefs, expectations, and attitudes that hold an organization together

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