chapter 9
what is human resources ?
an employee who work for a business
what is spyware?
it's a software that spies on a computer
what is natural resources?
raw materials found in nature
what are the laws that promote competition and protect business and financial investors?
antitrust laws
bankruptcy laws
securities laws
what defines the position and expectations of the job ?
job description
what is a fire wall?
a program that monitors information coming into a computer
what is entrepreneurship?
the willingness and ability to start a new business
what is code of ethics?
a document that dictates how business should be conducted
what is work environment?
the location, physical conditions, and emotional atmosphere in which employees work
what's the difference between etiquette and netiquette?
etiquette is the art of using good manners in any situation
netiquette is etiquette used when communicating electronically
what is a function?
a general word for category of activities
how many basic consumer right are there
8
what is a white-collar worker and what degree is does it require?
a white-collar worker is one who primarily uses mental abilities and knowledge acquired in higher education
a college degree is required
How do you avoid identity theft ?
by creating a security plan
what are the benefits created by ?
providing products
creating markets
generating economic benefits
when was the clean air act ?
1970
what are the five basic functions to Human resources management?
recruiting and hiring
training and development
compensation
performance evaluation
legal compliance
what do intellectual property laws protect?
a persons or a company's inventions
what are the five types of utilities?
form utility, place utility, time utility, information utility, and possession utility
what does the (DOL) do ?
enforces workplace laws and regulations