Personnel and Human Resources Flashcards
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Which legal principle requires that selection procedures must relate to job performance?
Answer: Job-relatedness or validity
Selection procedures (tests, interviews, requirements) must be demonstrably related to actual job performance requirements to withstand legal challenge under EEO law.
What is the purpose of establishing pay grades or bands in a compensation system?
Answer: To create salary ranges that group positions at similar market values and allow pay progression
Pay grades establish salary ranges for groups of similarly valued positions, allowing pay progression within a range based on performance, experience, and tenure.
What is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)?
Answer: A legally justified employment requirement directly necessary for job performance
A BFOQ is a characteristic that an employer may legally require as a condition of employment, even if it would otherwise constitute discrimination, because it is essential to the job.
Which staff development approach identifies the gap between current skills and skills needed for future roles?
Answer: Succession planning
Succession planning identifies key positions, assesses current staff against requirements, and develops targeted training to prepare employees for future leadership roles.
What is the primary legal issue with creating an implied employment contract through agency documents?
Answer: Agency handbooks or promises can create legal obligations beyond at-will employment
Agency handbooks, offer letters, and other documents may inadvertently create implied contracts that limit the agency's ability to terminate at-will employees if they contain promises of job security.
Which performance management approach sets collaborative goals between supervisor and employee?
Answer: Management by objectives (MBO)
Management by objectives (MBO) involves supervisor and employee collaboratively setting specific, measurable performance goals that guide work and form the basis for evaluation.