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Human resources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| transfer | The assignment of an employee to another job in the company with a similar level of responsibility |
| 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 attribute |
| downsizing | A planned reduction in the # of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs and make the business more efficient |
| glass ceiling | An artificial limit placed an minority groups moving into positions of authority and decision |
| incentive systems | The amount of compensation connected to the quality or quantity of an employee's performance |
| job analysis | A specific study of a job to identify in detail the job duties and sill 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 if to another company that can complete it at a lower cost |
| promotion | Any form of communication used to inform persuade or remind the advancement of an employee for a potion with greater responsibility |
| termination | The end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee |
| workforce | All of the people 16 yrs or older who are employed or who are looking for a job |
| 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 |