30 Questions
What is the definition of Productivity?
The ratio of a firm's outputs divided by its inputs
What does the term 'Ergonomics' refer to?
Study of relationships between workers and their work environment
What is the purpose of Job Rotation?
Moving employees to different jobs to allow them to learn new skills
Which term describes the feeling of responsibility and pride gained from completing an entire piece of work?
Task Identity
What does the National Occupational Classification (NOC) focus on?
Hierarchy and classification of different occupations based on skill levels and types
What does Job Enrichment involve?
Adding more responsibilities and autonomy to a job
What is the purpose of Succession Planning?
To support long-term career development plans for management personnel
Which technique involves predictions about future events from a panel of experts until convergence in opinions occurs?
Delphi Technique
What does the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) provide?
10-year projection of Canadian economy/HR needs
What does Indexation involve?
Matching employment growth with a selected index, like production employees/sales ratio
What is Labor Shortage?
Insufficient supply of qualified talent to fill labor demand
What is the main purpose of Outplacement?
Assisting employees in finding jobs with other employers
What is the main objective of Human Resources Management?
Maximize employees' contributions for optimal productivity
What is the primary focus of the HR Competency Model?
Mastering competencies dealing with both people and business issues
What does Line Authority in an organization primarily involve?
Making decisions about production, performance, and people
What is the purpose of a Human Resource Audit?
Analyze the human resource policies, practices, and systems of a firm
What does Staff Authority empower employees to do?
Advise employees without the power to enforce the advice
What does the term 'Cultural Mosaic' refer to in Canada?
Promoting diversity by allowing every group to maintain its own cultural heritage
What is the primary purpose of the Employment Equity Act?
To remove employment barriers and promote equality
Which term refers to employers having more members than available positions in the labor market?
Concentration
What does the Duty to Accommodate entail for employers?
Accommodating employees up to a point of undue hardship
What is the purpose of Reasonable Accommodation in the workplace?
To allow employees with special needs to be accommodated
What is the Old Boys Network characterized by?
Informal relationships among male managers for career advancement
In the context of Diversity Management, what does 'Equity' aim to achieve?
Ensuring access to the same opportunities
What type of communication involves feeding information down the organization hierarchy?
Downward Communication
Which type of discipline involves the use of stronger and stronger penalties for repeated offenses?
Progressive Discipline
What is the principle behind the Hot-Stove Rule in disciplinary action?
Discipline should be like touching a hot stove: with warning, immediate, consistent, and impersonal
What does the term 'Vesting' refer to in employment context?
Giving workers the right to a pension after years of service
What is the purpose of an In-House Complaint Procedure?
To facilitate formal complaint registration by employees
'Assumption of Risk' refers to an employee accepting all risks associated with which aspect of their job?
Occupational hazards and dangers
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