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Human Resources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Benefits | compensation in forms other than direct payment. |
| Compensation | the amount of money paid to an employee for work performed , including salary and wages. |
| Diversity | the comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics and attributes. |
| Downsizing | a planned reduction in the numbers of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs and make the business more efficient. |
| Glass Ceiling | An artifical limit placed on minority groups moving into positions of authority and decision-making. |
| Incentive Systems | the amount of compensation connected tothe quality or quantity of an employee's performance. |
| Job Analysis | a specific study of a job to identify in detail the job duties and skills requirements. |
| Labor Union | an organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues , such as wages and working conditions. |
| Organizational Culture | the environment in which people work , made up of the atmosphere , behaviors , beliefs , and relationships. |
| Outsourcing | removing work from one company and sending it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost. |
| Promotion | any form of communication used to inform , peresuade , or remind ; the advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility. |
| Termination | the end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee. |
| Transfer | the assignment of an employee to another job in the company with a similar level of responibility |
| Salary and Wages | direct payment of money to an employee for work completed. |
| Work Environment | the physical conditions and the psychological atmosphere in which employees work. |
| Workforce | all of the people 16 years or older who are employed or who are looking for a job. |