Human Resources Key Terms

4. all the people 16 and older who are employed or who are looking for a job
8. an organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues, such as wages and working conditions
9. the advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility
10. amount of money paid to an employee for work performed
13. ends the employment relationship between a company and an employee
14. removes work from one company and sends it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost
16. ceiling an artificial limit placed on minority groups moving into positions of authority and decision making

1. environment in which people work, made up of the atmosphere, behaviors, beliefs, and relationships
2. connect the amount of compensation to the quality or quantity of an employees performance
3. physical conditions and psychological atmosphere in which employees work
5. compensation in forms other than direct payment for work
6. Analysis a study of a job to identify in detail the specific job duties and skill requirements
7. a planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs and ,make business more effective
11. the assignment of an employee to another job in the company with a similar level of responsibility
12. the comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics and attributes
15. direct payment to an employee for work completed.