SHRM Bask Terms

Question 1

ADA

Answer 1

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 2

ADAAA

Answer 2

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act

Question 3

ADDIE

Answer 3

Analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation model; a five-step instructional design
framework that guides the design and development of learning programs

Question 4

ADEA

Answer 4

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Question 5

ADR

Answer 5

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 6

Analytics

Answer 6

Tools that add context or subclassifying comparison groups to data so that the data can be used for
decision support.

Question 7

Arbitration

Answer 7

Method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) by which 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 8

Assessment center

Answer 8

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

Question 9

ATS

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Balance sheet

Answer 10

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