HFT 2220 Exam 1 Questions And Answers

Work - ANS Effort directed towards producing or accomplishing results Job - ANS A grouping of tasks, duties, and responsibilities that constitutes the total assignment of work for employees Job Analysis - ANS The systematic study of jobs to determine what activities and responsibilities they include, their relative importance in comparison with other jobs, the personal qualifications necessary for performance of the jobs, and the conditions under which the work is performed Job Design - ANS The process of organizing tasks, duties, and responsibilities into a productive unit of work Task Identity - ANS "The extent to which a worker gets to perform a 'whole' unit of work from start to finish" Job Specification - ANS This part of the job description outlines the qualifications necessary in a job incumbent General Summary - ANS Abstract of the job, in a few sentences describing job Federal Law - ANS These are laws passed by the U.S. Congress. They apply in all U.S. states and territories State Law - ANS These laws are passed by a state legislature. They apply specifically to the states Local/County/City Regulation - ANS These are approved by local government and apply only to a specific municipality. Preemption - ANS This concepts refers to the fact that Federal law will supersede State law Criminal Code - ANS Regulates actions that present a danger to society, may imply jail, fines, etc. Civil Code - ANS Regulates actions or omissions that cause harm to others , implies lawsuit Protected Class - ANS Individuals who are afforded protection under equal employment laws and regulation Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO) - ANS Prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, color, and national origin for private employers of 15 or more. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - ANS Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age (40 and over). Prohibits mandatory retirement ages, with very few exceptions. Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) - ANS Prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy status. An employer may not refuse to hire or terminate an employee because she's pregnant. The employer must give a reasonable amount of time off for maternity leave. Must offer maternity coverage within their insurance Equal Pay Act - ANS Employees must be paid similar rates for similar work regardless of their gender. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS Employers should not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Organizations should provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate entry or re-entry into the workforce. Sexual Harassment - ANS Individuals cannot be subjected to a hostile work environment, nor can they be asked to exchange terms and conditions of employment for special favors Qui Pro Quo - ANS An employer offers a promotion to someone if they agree to have sex Hostile Environment - ANS People make comments/ jokes, have suggestive pictures, and others that create a hostile environment Bona Fide Occupational Qualification - ANS A legitimate reason why an employer can discriminate against an employee Disparate Treatment - ANS When members of a protected class are treated differently Disparate Impact - ANS Happens from employer decisions that work to the disadvantage of the employees Retaliation - ANS Takes place when an employer takes a negative action because of an employee filing a charge, illegal Affirmative Action - ANS Employers identify areas in which protected classes have been underrepresented, set goals to enhance representation Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - ANS Provides up to 90 days of unpaid leave for family or health reasons. Upon return the individual gets the same or similar job back. Training - ANS A process whereby people acquire capabilities to aid in the achievement of organizational goals" (short-term) Development - ANS Efforts to improve employees' ability to handle a variety of assignments and to cultivate capabilities beyond those required by the current job (long-term) Employee Orientation - ANS Familiar with the company, practices, procedures, Socialize the employee with co-workers Reduce initial anxiety associated with new job