PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
MIDTERM EXAM | 184 QUESTIONS |
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Term
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organization
, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees in hiring, promotion, and
termination decisions based
on their race, color, religion, national origin, or gender. The Age Discrimination in
Employment Act
extends protection to all workers over 40 years of age. The Americans With
Disabilities Act protects
persons with disabilities and requires employers to make reasonable
accommodation.
Discrimination is any selection process that results in qualification rates of
protected groups that are less than 80% of those of the highest group.
First, the Supreme Court ruled that when a public employer takes adverse
personnel action against
employees it is "state action," so federal and state constitutional
protections apply. Second, the Supreme Court ruled that when a law, rule,
or understanding creates an expectation of continued employment in a
government job, then employees possess a property interest that cannot
be taken away without due
process of law
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How did the Pendleton Act alter public service?
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the principle under which the lower courts must follow the decisions of the
higher courts, rather than on statutory laws.
, selection of government employees by competitive exams rather than ties
to politicians or political affiliation.
Prohibited soliciting campaign donations
requires employers to pay men and women equal wages for equal work
establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and white collar exemption
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Definition
verification: employment dates and responsibilities
assess: strength and weaknesses
example of abilities
additional responsibilities
eligible for advancement? rehire?
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selection process reference check
employer check background check
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Definition
prohibits employees in the executive branch from engaging in forms
of political activity.
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Hatch Act Smith-lever Act
Homestead Act Morrill Act
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Definition
the fourth amendment: the right of the people to be secure in their
house/ workplace against unreasonable search and seizures. if there
is no reasonable expectation of privacy, there is no fourth
amendment violation.
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precedent what is the hatch act?
seniority privacy isues
MIDTERM EXAM | 184 QUESTIONS |
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
Term
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organization
, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees in hiring, promotion, and
termination decisions based
on their race, color, religion, national origin, or gender. The Age Discrimination in
Employment Act
extends protection to all workers over 40 years of age. The Americans With
Disabilities Act protects
persons with disabilities and requires employers to make reasonable
accommodation.
Discrimination is any selection process that results in qualification rates of
protected groups that are less than 80% of those of the highest group.
First, the Supreme Court ruled that when a public employer takes adverse
personnel action against
employees it is "state action," so federal and state constitutional
protections apply. Second, the Supreme Court ruled that when a law, rule,
or understanding creates an expectation of continued employment in a
government job, then employees possess a property interest that cannot
be taken away without due
process of law
Don't know?
2 of 184
Term
How did the Pendleton Act alter public service?
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the principle under which the lower courts must follow the decisions of the
higher courts, rather than on statutory laws.
, selection of government employees by competitive exams rather than ties
to politicians or political affiliation.
Prohibited soliciting campaign donations
requires employers to pay men and women equal wages for equal work
establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and white collar exemption
Don't know?
3 of 184
Definition
verification: employment dates and responsibilities
assess: strength and weaknesses
example of abilities
additional responsibilities
eligible for advancement? rehire?
Give this one a try later!
selection process reference check
employer check background check
Don't know?
, 4 of 184
Definition
prohibits employees in the executive branch from engaging in forms
of political activity.
Give this one a try later!
Hatch Act Smith-lever Act
Homestead Act Morrill Act
Don't know?
5 of 184
Definition
the fourth amendment: the right of the people to be secure in their
house/ workplace against unreasonable search and seizures. if there
is no reasonable expectation of privacy, there is no fourth
amendment violation.
Give this one a try later!
precedent what is the hatch act?
seniority privacy isues
