click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
OM Unit 2
Arkansas Frameworks Glossary Terms for Office Management Unit 2: Human Relations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Emergency procedure plan | carefully planned steps to follow in case of trouble or danger |
| Ergonomics | the study of the effects of the work environment on the health and well-being of employees |
| Ethics | a system of moral standards or values |
| Fraud | intentional deception to cause a person or business to give up property (assets) or some lawful right |
| Gossip | usually incomplete and/or false statements about individuals or situations that may be harmful to the company or its employees |
| Home office | space within a person’s home that is organized for the efficient performance of office tasks |
| Insubordination | failure to follow orders or instructions; refusal to do what is commanded |
| Mobile office | an establishment defined by its ability to accomplish business activities in a temporary environment |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | provides research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health |
| Piracy | unauthorized copying of a computer program that has been written by someone else |
| Self-assessment | a personal evaluation of one's strengths and weaknesses |
| Sexual harassment | any unwanted and offensive sexual look, comment, suggestion, or physical contact that causes discomfort in the workplace |
| Social behavior | good manners, appropriate language, appropriate dress, and general conduct outside of the office environment |
| Teamwork | cooperation among members of a group |
| Traditional office | a permanent place where the operations of the business, professional person, or organization take place |
| Virtual office | the capability to perform work activities away from a traditional office setting |