HFT 2220- Test 1 Questions and
Answers
Four-fifths rule - ANSWER-Under this rule, the hiring rates of protected classes are
compared to those of the majority. If the hiring rate of protected classes is less than
four-fifths of the majority then HR practices have an adverse impact on the protected
classes
Bona fide occupational qualification - ANSWER-A characteristic that must be present
in all employees for a particular job
Equal employment opportunity commission - ANSWER-administer and enforce EEO
laws, has five members appointed by the president of the US
Affirmative action - ANSWER-These programs are established to ensure EEO for
those (especially minorities) who may have experienced discrimination in the past
Office of federal contract compliance program - ANSWER-Implements the executive
orders and ensures that all federal contractors and subcontractors do not engage in
discriminatory practices
Age discrimination in employment act - ANSWER-Prohibits employment
discrimination against individuals (employees or applicants) who are 40 and older
Vocational rehabilitation act of 1973 - ANSWER-This act was passes in order to
rectify the discrimination against disabled individuals
Pregnancy discrimination act of 1978 - ANSWER-This act prohibits discrimination
against pregnancy, child birth, and related medical conditions in hiring, promotion,
suspension, and discharge, or in any term or condition of employment
Americans with disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) - ANSWER-This act was passed to
protect qualified disabled persons
Immigration reform and control act of 1986 - ANSWER-This act was passed in order
to control illegal immigration to the US
The family and medical leave act of 1993 - ANSWER-Private employers of 50 or
more employees must provide eligible employees (women and men) up to 12 weeks
of unpaid leave for their own serious illness, the birth or adoption of a child, or the
care of a seriously ill child, spouse, or parent
Mission - ANSWER-This defines the business activity, who the company is and what
is does. It gives identity and direction to the organization.
, Vision - ANSWER-A statement focused on what the company aspires to be
Culture - ANSWER-This is the company's moral and social values, beliefs, and
behaviors. It governs the way employees and owners think, act, and feel about the
company
Core values - ANSWER-The foundational behaviors that define the culture of an
organization
Strategic human resources leadership - ANSWER-This is largely about ensuring that
human resources management is fully integrated with the strategy and the strategic
needs of the company
Operational strategies - ANSWER-The "how to" meet or exceed the operational
goals
Job analysis - ANSWER-The process to identify job duties and responsibilities and
assess how each job contributes to the organization's goals
Task - ANSWER-Is a procedural step in a unit of work
Job description - ANSWER-This details the job duties and responsibilities, how the
job is to be done, and what the working conditions are
Job specification - ANSWER-This lists the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to
do the job
Organizing - ANSWER-This is defined as giving each subordinate a specific task,
established departments, delegating authority to subordinates, establishing channels
of authority and communication, and coordinating the work of others
Recruitment - ANSWER-Steps taken to find qualified individuals for a given job in
your organization and convince them to formally apply for the job
External recruiting - ANSWER-Seeking out employees from outside of the company
that have no current involvement in the operation
Distribution channel - ANSWER-This is the source of reaching any given network of
people, organization, or business
Employment agencies - ANSWER-These are the external firms who fulfill a job
opening for your company for a set fee
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The use of non company labor by an organization
Applicant - ANSWER-Once a person has formally applied for a position online, in
person, or through other means, they become an applicant
Selection - ANSWER-The process of identifying the best candidate who has applied
for the job based on a pool of applicants
Answers
Four-fifths rule - ANSWER-Under this rule, the hiring rates of protected classes are
compared to those of the majority. If the hiring rate of protected classes is less than
four-fifths of the majority then HR practices have an adverse impact on the protected
classes
Bona fide occupational qualification - ANSWER-A characteristic that must be present
in all employees for a particular job
Equal employment opportunity commission - ANSWER-administer and enforce EEO
laws, has five members appointed by the president of the US
Affirmative action - ANSWER-These programs are established to ensure EEO for
those (especially minorities) who may have experienced discrimination in the past
Office of federal contract compliance program - ANSWER-Implements the executive
orders and ensures that all federal contractors and subcontractors do not engage in
discriminatory practices
Age discrimination in employment act - ANSWER-Prohibits employment
discrimination against individuals (employees or applicants) who are 40 and older
Vocational rehabilitation act of 1973 - ANSWER-This act was passes in order to
rectify the discrimination against disabled individuals
Pregnancy discrimination act of 1978 - ANSWER-This act prohibits discrimination
against pregnancy, child birth, and related medical conditions in hiring, promotion,
suspension, and discharge, or in any term or condition of employment
Americans with disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) - ANSWER-This act was passed to
protect qualified disabled persons
Immigration reform and control act of 1986 - ANSWER-This act was passed in order
to control illegal immigration to the US
The family and medical leave act of 1993 - ANSWER-Private employers of 50 or
more employees must provide eligible employees (women and men) up to 12 weeks
of unpaid leave for their own serious illness, the birth or adoption of a child, or the
care of a seriously ill child, spouse, or parent
Mission - ANSWER-This defines the business activity, who the company is and what
is does. It gives identity and direction to the organization.
, Vision - ANSWER-A statement focused on what the company aspires to be
Culture - ANSWER-This is the company's moral and social values, beliefs, and
behaviors. It governs the way employees and owners think, act, and feel about the
company
Core values - ANSWER-The foundational behaviors that define the culture of an
organization
Strategic human resources leadership - ANSWER-This is largely about ensuring that
human resources management is fully integrated with the strategy and the strategic
needs of the company
Operational strategies - ANSWER-The "how to" meet or exceed the operational
goals
Job analysis - ANSWER-The process to identify job duties and responsibilities and
assess how each job contributes to the organization's goals
Task - ANSWER-Is a procedural step in a unit of work
Job description - ANSWER-This details the job duties and responsibilities, how the
job is to be done, and what the working conditions are
Job specification - ANSWER-This lists the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to
do the job
Organizing - ANSWER-This is defined as giving each subordinate a specific task,
established departments, delegating authority to subordinates, establishing channels
of authority and communication, and coordinating the work of others
Recruitment - ANSWER-Steps taken to find qualified individuals for a given job in
your organization and convince them to formally apply for the job
External recruiting - ANSWER-Seeking out employees from outside of the company
that have no current involvement in the operation
Distribution channel - ANSWER-This is the source of reaching any given network of
people, organization, or business
Employment agencies - ANSWER-These are the external firms who fulfill a job
opening for your company for a set fee
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The use of non company labor by an organization
Applicant - ANSWER-Once a person has formally applied for a position online, in
person, or through other means, they become an applicant
Selection - ANSWER-The process of identifying the best candidate who has applied
for the job based on a pool of applicants
