Strategic Human Resources
What is the term for:
HRM helps companies gain this over competitors.
Competitive Advantage
What is the maximum number of hours before overtime must be paid?
40 hours
This process helps new employees understand their job, the organization, and what is expected of them.
Onboarding
What is performance management?
Improving employee performance through goals and feedback
What is the incentive employees receive in exchange for their work?
Compensation
What type of approach focuses on elite performers rather than all employees?
Talent Management
What is an organization formed by workers to protect their rights called?
A union
Workshops, leadership programs, technical training, and career pathing are all examples of this ongoing organizational function.
Learning & Development
What is effective performance feedback?
Feedback that is specific, direct, and focused on improvement.
What are the two categories of compensation that include pay and benefits?
Direct and indirect compensation.
What type of capital refers to relationships, trust, and teamwork among employees?
Social Capital
Which law prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation make up this structured organizational framework used to build employee capability.
5‑Step Learning and Development Process
How should management approach promotion decisions?
As objective evaluations that must remain equitable and free from bias or discrimination.
What is direct compensation?
The immediate, tangible monetary payment an employee receives in exchange for their labor, typically paid directly into their bank account.
A company’s hiring, training, and rewards all support innovation. This shows a strong ______ fit.
Internal Fit
What type of sexual harassment involves “something in exchange?”
Quid-Pro-Quo
This early‑stage outcome is influenced by onboarding, with most employees deciding whether to stay or leave within their first six months.
Early Retention
What is the goal of transferring an employee?
Moving employees to different roles to develop skills or solve organizational needs
What are incentives?
Extra pay given based on performance or results.
A company that wants to reduce turnover and improve performance for ALL employees would most likely use this system.
High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS)
Which resolution method is more formal where the neutral third party makes the decision?
Arbitration
What percentage of employees decide to stay or leave a company within the first six months?
What are employee discipline and dismissal?
Formal personnel actions that must be supported by documented evidence, transparent communication, and strict adherence to labor laws.
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
This act/law sets minimum wage and overtime rules.