WGU C233 VOCABULARY EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Agency - ....ANSWER ...-A contract relationship between a principal and an agent
whereby the principal authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with power
to bind the principal.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness - ....ANSWER ...-A type of tort in which an
employer uses the name, image, or likeness of an employee for commercial purposes in a
way that is not described in the job description.
Assumption of Risk - ....ANSWER ...-An employer defense that states an employee
knows and accepts the risk of potential injury in a certain position.
Authorization cards - ....ANSWER ...-An authorization card is a form signed by an
employee to designate a union as his or her bargaining agent. The union authorization
card is legally binding on the employee, despite any claims the union may make to the
contrary.
Bargaining unit - ....ANSWER ...-A group of workers represented by a union in
collective bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) - ....ANSWER ...-A reasonable
employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making
decisions about hiring and retaining employees.
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, Breach of Duty - ....ANSWER ...-A breach of the duty of care occurs when one fails
to fulfill his or her duty of care to act reasonably in some aspect.
Business Necessity - ....ANSWER ...-A legitimate business purpose that justifies
an employment decision as effective and necessary.
Closed shop - ....ANSWER ...-An illegal requirement that an employee is a union
member.
Collective bargaining - ....ANSWER ...-The negotiation process between unions
and employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA - ....ANSWER ...-An option for public employers
to allow time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA - ....ANSWER ...-A mandate that all
employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the Department of
Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA - ....ANSWER ...-Any effort by employees to join
together to seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence - ....ANSWER ...-An employer defense that an
employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation - ....ANSWER ...-Communicating false statements that harm a
person's reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan - ....ANSWER ...-A type of pension plan that provides a fixed
amount of payment upon retirement.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Agency - ....ANSWER ...-A contract relationship between a principal and an agent
whereby the principal authorizes the agent to work on his or her behalf and with power
to bind the principal.
Appropriation of Image of Likeness - ....ANSWER ...-A type of tort in which an
employer uses the name, image, or likeness of an employee for commercial purposes in a
way that is not described in the job description.
Assumption of Risk - ....ANSWER ...-An employer defense that states an employee
knows and accepts the risk of potential injury in a certain position.
Authorization cards - ....ANSWER ...-An authorization card is a form signed by an
employee to designate a union as his or her bargaining agent. The union authorization
card is legally binding on the employee, despite any claims the union may make to the
contrary.
Bargaining unit - ....ANSWER ...-A group of workers represented by a union in
collective bargaining.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) - ....ANSWER ...-A reasonable
employment qualification that an employer is allowed to consider when making
decisions about hiring and retaining employees.
...COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED..... TRUSTED & VERIFIED... 1
, Breach of Duty - ....ANSWER ...-A breach of the duty of care occurs when one fails
to fulfill his or her duty of care to act reasonably in some aspect.
Business Necessity - ....ANSWER ...-A legitimate business purpose that justifies
an employment decision as effective and necessary.
Closed shop - ....ANSWER ...-An illegal requirement that an employee is a union
member.
Collective bargaining - ....ANSWER ...-The negotiation process between unions
and employers.
Compensatory Time under FLSA - ....ANSWER ...-An option for public employers
to allow time off for employees instead of payment.
Compliance Requirement under OSHA - ....ANSWER ...-A mandate that all
employers comply with all safety and health requirements issued by the Department of
Labor.
Concerted Activity under NLRA - ....ANSWER ...-Any effort by employees to join
together to seek improvement in working conditions.
Contributory Negligence - ....ANSWER ...-An employer defense that an
employee's errant conduct contributed to a workplace injury.
Defamation - ....ANSWER ...-Communicating false statements that harm a
person's reputation.
Defined Benefit Plan - ....ANSWER ...-A type of pension plan that provides a fixed
amount of payment upon retirement.
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