Vocabulary
Term for massive amount of unwanted e-mail.
What is spamming?
commonly known as the “grapevine”
What is informal communication?
How many work related injuries and illnesses are reported each year
5 million
These prevent against electrical fires
What is a surge protector?
set of rules which define the professional manner within a company; many times written down and distributed in the form of a company handbook
What are workplace policies?
a technological tool that is important for storing files
what are battery backup drives and systems?
What should organizational structures accomplish?
Establish growth and reach alternatives
If leave is foreseeable how much advance should be given.
What is 30 days?
These control loose wires or fraying cords
What are monitor outlets?
work related topics that are considered unacceptable
responsible for the “fair and equitable treatment of employees”
What is Equal Opportunity Commission?
What is the correct flow of a formal structure within a company?
Top>Middle>Supervisors>Employees
protects employees with disabilities
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
How many hours must be worked before an employer is required to pay overtime?
What is 40?
refers to day-to-day work procedures, social and informal interactions and corporate environment.
What are informal structures?
Knowing how to act in a variety of social situations or following socially acceptable behavior
What is etiquette?
consists of upward, downward and horizontal communication
What is formal communication?
When was OSHA enacted ?
1970
What is one appropriate sanitation practice?
Establishing hand washing procedures when appropriate
program dedicated to providing insurance for work-related injuries
Worker's Compensation
set of rules which define the professional manner within a company; written down and in the form of a handbook
What are workplace policies?
3 things all organizational structures have in common
Who requires frequent safety and health inspections?
OHSA
What is one thing that Occupational Safety and Health Act does not cover?
What is nutrition?
One thing that should not be considered when creating workplace policies