Chap 8 Human Resources, Culture, and Diversity

Removed work from 1 company & sends it to another company that can provide it at a lower cost.

An employee to whom a company makes a long-term commitment is considered to be

Artificial limit placed on minority groups moving to positions of authority and decision-making

Connects the amount of compensation to the quality or quantity of an employee's performance

Comprehensive inclusion of all people with differences.

Ends the employment relationship between a company and an employee.

All the people 16 years and older who are employed or who are looking for a job.

This involves the use of automation to increase productivity

A glass ceiling is an architectural style that provides an open look for offices.

An incentive system where employees receive a specific amount for each unit of work produced

Family leave policies permit employees to take off for a birth or adoption.

A person whose work is mental and involves the handling and processing of information is

Physical conditions and psychological atmosphere in which employees work.

The assignment of an employee to another job in the company w a similar level of responsibility

A layoff is a type of termination due to a change in business conditions.

Compensation in forms other than direct payment for work.

Amount of money paid to an employee for work performed.

Direct payment of money to an employee for work completed.

A cafeteria plan is an employee benefit involving company-paid meals

Environment where people work, made up of the atmosphere, behaviors, beliefs, & relationships

Organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues.

A planned reduction in employees.

A permanent employee works in the same position for his or her entire career.

Time off from work to do NON-job activities like going to the dentist or visit childs school

Some employees can complete part or all of their work away from the business site under

A type of incentive where employees are paid a % of their sales.

Which of the following is NOT usually a purpose of an evaluation conference

Telecommuting is a popular form of...

The advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility.

A study of a job to identify in detail the specific job duties and skill requirements.

A type of worker whose job involves a great deal of physical work, using machinery & equipment

Collective bargaining is a formal negotiation between management and unions

Unions & management come together to negotiate terms of working conditions is called