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Jones/ Workplace #4
Workplace ReadinessSkills Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hard drive | the main information storage for a computer |
| human resources | the department or person in an organization dealing with matters involving employees, such as hiring, training, labor relations, and benefits such as insurance and paid time off |
| HMO | a health maintenance organization is an example of a medical insurance plan that is known as managed care |
| initiative | readiness and ability to begin action in completing tasks or jobs before being told to do so |
| innovation | a new idea or method |
| integrity | showing honesty, strong morals, and upright characteristics |
| introduction | a presentation of one person to another; beginning a meeting; the start of something such as a book or movie |
| malware | software designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client or computer network |
| mentor | a higher skilled or educated person who is guiding and teaching another less skilled person |
| negotiating | discussion aimed at reaching an agreement |
| networking | a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest |
| nonverbal communication | expressing yourself using body language or facial expressions, but no talking |
| OSHA | the division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces occupational health and safety rules |
| prejudice | biased opinion based on emotion rather that reason |
| professionalism | conducting yourself in a way that is favorable in the workplace, such as honest, responsible, and accountable |