MODULE 2 - Part 2 Flashcards

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five commonly age-based groups of workers:

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  • traditionalists
  • boomers
  • gen x
  • gen y
  • millenials
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age range:
traditionalists
boomers
gen x
gen y
millenials

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traditionalists: (1934-1945)
boomers: (1946-1960)
gen x: (1961-1980)
gen y: (1981-2000)
millenials: (born after 2000)

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offers a clear & complete format that addresses expectations for both employer & employee

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION REQS

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION: official payroll title of job offered

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Departmental Job title

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- education, skills/ training
- license or certification
- min. number of years of experience

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Minimum Requirements

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION: safety, customer service, time & attendance responsibilities

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General Duties

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION: technical duties specific to the job title

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Technical Duties

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION:
accountability
- does this position require direct supervision, work under general supervision/ provide direct supervision?
fiduciary
- does this position require an individual to interpret existing policies, implement policies/ develop policies?

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Administrative Duties

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accountability vs fiduciary: does this position require direct supervision, work under general supervision/ provide direct supervision?

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accountability

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accountability vs fiduciary: does this position require an individual to interpret existing policies, implement policies/ develop policies?

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fiduciary

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION: does this position require teaching of staff, students, or the public?

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teaching duties

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- does this job require research activities?
- will the incumbent have to provide on-the-job training of staff?

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Research Duties

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION: what are regulatory reqs for professional dev’t & continuing educ.?

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Professional Development

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CRITERION-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION:
➔ how does this position fit into departmental/institutional table of org?
➔ direct reports: to whom or to which position(s) does the incumbent report? ➔ which positions report to the incumbent?

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Organizational

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critical step as this document serves as informal “contract” between employee & management by setting the job expectations for both employee and employer.

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JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

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16
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minimal personnel reqs are addressed in

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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ’88)

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in states w/o licensure, many labs require certification thru professional agency such as

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Board of Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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18
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_____: obtaining, using & maintaining a satisfied workforce.

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personnel management

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personnel management is the planning, organizing, compensation, integration & maintenance of people for purpose of contributing to organizational, individual & societal goals — according to

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FLIPPO

20
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personnel management is that part which is primarily concerned with human resource of organization — according to

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BRECH

21
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principles & rules of conduct which “formulate, redefine, break into details and decide a number of actions” that govern relationship w/ employees in attainment of the organization objectives.

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PERSONNEL POLICY

22
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a state-of-mind, filled w/ energy & enthusiasm, which drives a person to work in a certain way to achieve desired goals.

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motivation

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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION: need starts from lowest level basic needs and keeps moving up as a lower-level need is fulfilled

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

24
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______ postulated that person will be motivated when his needs are fulfilled.

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Abraham Maslow

25
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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION: He classified the needs into 2 categories

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Hertzberg’s Two Factor Theory

26
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HYGIENE FACTORS: job
MOTIVATING FACTOS: job

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HYGIENE FACTORS: job dissatisfaction
MOTIVATING FACTOS: job satisfaction

27
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____ factors are needed to make sure that an employee is not dissatisfied.

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hygiene

28
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____ factors are needed for ensuring employee’s satisfaction & motivation for higher performance.

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motivation

29
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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION: He affirms that we all have three motivating drivers, & does not depend on our gender or age.

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McClelland’s Theory of Needs

30
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three factors in mclelland’s theory of needs

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  • achievement
  • affiliation
  • power
31
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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION: stated that people will be highly productive and motivated if two conditions are met:

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Vroom’s Theory of Expectancy

32
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Victor Vroom stated that people will be highly productive and motivated if two conditions are met:

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a. their efforts will lead to successful results
b. they will be rewarded for their success

33
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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION: formulated two distinct views of human being based on participation of workers

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McrGregor’s Theory X & Theory Y

34
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Theory ____:
- an appropriate management style is strong, top-down control

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x

35
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theory ___:
- workers are inherently motivated & eager to accept responsibility

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y

36
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groups & individuals maintain push-pull relationship: each puts pressure on the other to change & adapt

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INDIVIDUAL – GROUP INTERFACE

37
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INDIVIDUAL – GROUP INTERFACE under are:

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interpersonal relationships
role expectations

38
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contains factors that contribute to & enhance work group performance, synergism, & effectiveness by nurturing positive emergent behavior

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Work Group Functional Factors

39
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conditions that can bring about effective work environment & enhanced worker commitment can also wreak havoc if not properly managed

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Work Group Dysfunctional Factors

40
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series of steps that companies use to hire the best workers.

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employee selection process:

41
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series of steps that companies use to hire the best workers.

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employee selection process

42
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____ happens first, and ____after you have suitable pool of applicants.

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recruitment; selection

43
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personnel selection process steps:

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  • search committee
  • advertising
  • interview process
  • hiring process
  • orientation
  • documentation
  • retention
  • resignation/termination
44
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MAIN STEPS IN PROGRESSIVE COUNSELING: initial communication addresses concern.

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Verbal Counseling

45
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MAIN STEPS IN PROGRESSIVE COUNSELING: no performance improvement after verbal counseling, additional counseling occurs w/ preparation of formal, written memo

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Written Counseling

46
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MAIN STEPS IN PROGRESSIVE COUNSELING: if unacceptable employee actions continue after the written counseling, penalties may be imposed

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Penalty Stage

47
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MAIN STEPS IN PROGRESSIVE COUNSELING: when no other options or corrective actions are apparent, termination of employment is the final stage.

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discharge