Introduction to Business Chapter 8

Employment growth is expected to be SLOWEST over the next ten years in which of the following occupational categories?

• professionals

• management

• sales and marketing

• production

If your job involves a great deal of manual work, you are a

• white collar worker

• blue collar worker

• pink collar worker

• yellow collar worker

Which of the following in NOT a major goal of a human resources department?

• set prices on products and services

• match employee abilities with specific jobs

• maintain a satisfying work environment

• protect employees' health and well-being

A specific study of a job to identify in detail the job duties and skill requirements is called a

• job description

• job classification

• job review

• job analysis

The final step in the hiring process is

• employee orientation

• deciding whether the employee will be permanent or temporary

• determining the employee's duties

• conducting a job interview

What is the compensation plan that combines wage or salary with additional amount based on the employee's performance?

• piece rate

• commission

• base plus incentive

• time wage

The advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility is called a

• transfer

• promotion

• discharge

• termination

The physical conditions and psychological atmosphere in which employees work is the

• work environment

• organizational culture

• corporate climate

• ergonomic climate

This allows employees some choice in how their work days and work hours are arranged

• personal time

• family leave

• flextime

• flexspace

An organized group of employees that negotiates with employers about issues such as wages and working conditions is a

• cooperative

• credit union

• joint venture

• labor union