Human Resource Management Flashcards

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require employers to provide for qualified individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Reasonable accommodations

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Which performance appraisal method compares each employee against all other employees in the group?

Answer: Ranking Method

The ranking method requires managers to rank all employees from best to worst performer, directly comparing each individual against their peers.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes standards for which of the following?

Answer: Minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor

The FLSA sets the federal minimum wage, overtime pay at 1.5× regular pay for hours over 40/week, and restrictions on child labor.

In HR, what is the purpose of a BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification)?

Answer: It permits certain otherwise discriminatory hiring criteria when essential to job performance

A BFOQ is a legally recognized exception allowing employers to use otherwise prohibited criteria (such as sex or religion) when genuinely necessary for the job.

Which compensation component refers to non-monetary rewards such as health insurance, vacation time, and retirement plans?

Answer: Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are indirect, non-cash forms of compensation that supplement wages or salaries and include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions.

Which HR planning concept involves identifying and developing internal employees to fill future key positions?

Answer: Succession Planning

Succession planning is the process of identifying and grooming internal candidates to assume critical leadership or key roles as they become vacant.