Human Resources Coordination Flashcards

When conducting a structured interview, all candidates for a position are asked:

Answer: The same predetermined questions in the same order

Structured interviews ask identical questions to all candidates, improving consistency and reducing interviewer bias in the selection process.

What is the primary purpose of a performance appraisal?

Answer: To evaluate employee performance and set development goals

Performance appraisals assess an employee's achievements against goals and identify areas for growth, guiding compensation and development decisions.

Which concept refers to adjusting workplace policies to accommodate an employee's religious practices or disability, unless it causes undue hardship?

Answer: Reasonable accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is a legal requirement under Title VII and the ADA to modify work conditions for qualified employees with disabilities or religious needs.

An exit interview is conducted to:

Answer: Gather feedback from departing employees to improve the workplace

Exit interviews collect honest feedback from departing employees about their experience, helping management identify and address organizational issues.

Which payroll tax is split equally between the US employer and employee?

Answer: FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes)

FICA taxes fund Social Security and Medicare; the employer and employee each contribute 7.65% of the employee's wages.

What is the purpose of a job requisition form?

Answer: To formally request approval to fill a vacant or new position

A job requisition initiates the hiring process by formally documenting and getting approval for the need to fill a position.