SHRM BASK Glossary

Question 2

ADA

Answer 2

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 3

ADAAA

Answer 3

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act

Question 4

ADDIE

Answer 4

a five-step instructional design
framework that guides the design and development of learning programs.

1) Analysis
2) design
3) development
4) implementation
5) evaluation

Question 5

ADEA

Answer 5

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Question 6

ADR

Answer 6

Alternative dispute resolution;

an umbrella term for the various approaches and techniques (other than litigation) that can be used to resolve a dispute, such as arbitration, conciliation and mediation

Question 7

Applicant

Answer 7

Person who applies for or formally expresses interest in a position

Question 8

arbitration

Answer 8

Method of (ADR)

disputing parties agree to be bound by the
decision of one or more impartial individuals to whom they submit their dispute for final determination

Question 9

assessment center

Answer 9

Process by which job candidates or employees are evaluated to determine suitability and/or readiness for employment, training, promotion or an assignment

Question 10

ATS

Answer 10

Applicant tracking system

a software application that automates organizations’ management of the recruiting process, such as accepting application materials and screening applicants

Question 11

balance sheet

Answer 11

Statement of an organization’s financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities and shareholder equity