Personnel Decisions, Organizational Learning, and Leadership Concepts

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to personnel decisions, organizational learning, and leadership concepts from the lecture notes.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Affirmative Action

Policies that aim to promote opportunities for historically marginalized groups to address past discrimination.

Diversity-Validity Dilemma

The challenge of balancing diversity in hiring with the need to hire based on qualifications.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a selection method accurately predicts job performance.

Formal Learning

Structured educational programs, such as training sessions or onboarding.

Informal Learning

Knowledge gained through everyday experiences, often accounting for a majority of workplace learning.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory that highlights the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering intrinsic motivation.

Leadership Styles

Different approaches to leadership, including transformational, transactional, and authentic leadership.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiating labor contracts between employers and unions.

Work-Family Conflict

The tension that arises when the demands of work interfere with family responsibilities.