Leadership and Human Resources Flashcards
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Which federal law prohibits employers from discriminating in hiring, firing, or terms of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the cornerstone federal employment discrimination law, prohibiting discrimination based on five protected characteristics.
What is 'progressive discipline' in employee management?
Answer: A structured sequence of increasingly serious consequences for policy violations
Progressive discipline escalates consequences—typically verbal warning, written warning, suspension, then termination—giving employees opportunity to correct behavior.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week?
Answer: Non-exempt employees
Non-exempt employees under the FLSA must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What is the purpose of an employee 'onboarding' program?
Answer: To integrate new hires into the organization by providing information, training, and orientation to set them up for success
Onboarding programs accelerate new employee productivity and retention by providing structured orientation, role-specific training, and cultural integration.
What is a key characteristic of 'transformational leadership'?
Answer: Inspiring employees to exceed expectations by appealing to shared vision and values
Transformational leaders motivate teams by articulating an inspiring vision, fostering innovation, and connecting individual work to larger organizational goals.
What is the primary purpose of a 'job description' in property management staffing?
Answer: To clearly define roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and performance expectations for a position
Job descriptions define what the role entails, what qualifications are required, and what success looks like—supporting recruitment, performance management, and legal compliance.