10/02/2025 12:47:00
PHR
Content Validity
the extent to which a test samples the behavior that is of interest (such as a driving
test that samples driving tasks).
Delphi Technique
Forecasting technique that progressively collects information from a group without
physically assembling the contributors.
Predictive Validity
The success with which a test predicts the behavior it is designed to predict; it is
assessed by computing the correlation between test scores and the criterion
behavior.
Simple Linear Regression
projection of future demand based on a past relationship; involves a single variable
Trend Analysis
constructing and applying statistical models that predict labor demand for the next
year, given relatively objective statistics from the previous year
Workforce Analysis
List of job titles ranked from lowest-to highest-paid within an organizational unit.
Yield Ratios
Ratios that can help quantify recruitment efforts.
Chosen Officer
Chosen by an employee from a group of individuals. Allows employee to feel some
control over their futures
Landrum Griffin Act
Act that protects the rights of union members from corrupt or discriminatory labor
unions; also known as Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
ADDIE Model
Five-step instructional design process that governs the development of human
resource development programs.
Hersey Blanchard
Situational leadership-leaders should modify their style according to the readiness of
constituants.
Covey theory
Vision and mission in sight
Strategic Planning
The managerial process of creating and maintaining a fit between the organization's
objectives and resources and the evolving market opportunities
Money Purchase Plan
Plans in which employers make mandatory payments (a fixed percentage of an
eligible employee's compensation) to a retirement plan
Cash Balance Plan
Form of defined benefit plan that defines the promised benefit in terms of a
hypothetical account balance and features benefit portability.
Gantt
Project planning tool that graphically displays activities of a project in sequential
order and plots them against time
Pert chart
a graphical network model that depicts a project's tasks and the relationships
between those tasks
, 10/02/2025 12:47:00
Fishbone Chart
used to aid in brainstorming and isolating the causes of a problem
Pareto Chart
a graph that shows the number of times a problem cause occurs, with problem
causes ordered from most frequent to least frequent
Construct Validity
the degree to which a measure actually assesses what it claims to assess. used to
measure traits that are directly related to job performance. For flight controllers, the
ability to think critically and lead others is key to performing effectively. It takes
complex statistical analyses to determine that a test actually measures the job-
related traits.
Six Sigma
A process for reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing customer satisfaction
FRCA
Fair Credit Reporting Act or Regulation V-- federal law dealing w/ the granting of
credit, access to credit information, the rights of debtors, & the responsibilities of
creditors
Placement Goal
Percentage of women and/or minorities to be hired to correct underrepresentation,
based on availability in the geographic area.
Rehabilitation Act
Act that prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disabilities. 150/150 2
years
Defined Benefit Plan
a pension plan in which the amount an employee is to receive on retirement is
specifically set forth. In a traditional defined benefit plan, the employer agrees to
provide the employee with a retirement benefit amount based on a formula. The
employer must fund the plan to the level required by the formula. The employer
bears the risk that sufficient funds will be available in the plan when required for
retirement distributions
Defined Contribution Plan
Plan in which the employer and sometimes the employee make an annual payment
to the employee's retirement plan account
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act 15 or more employees
Knowledge Workers
workers whose responsibilities extend beyond the physical execution of work to
include planning, decision making, and problem solving
US Patriot Act
A U.S. federal act that broadens the surveillance of law enforcement agencies to
enhance the detection and suppression of terrorism
OSHA Form 300
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; used to classify work-related injuries and
illnesses and to note the extent and severity of each case.
OFCCP
This office is responsible for implementing the executive orders and ensuring
compliance of federal contractors
Cliff Vesting
Requires participants to complete a specific number of years of service with an
employer before they get any vested benefits, after which they are 100% vested
PHR
Content Validity
the extent to which a test samples the behavior that is of interest (such as a driving
test that samples driving tasks).
Delphi Technique
Forecasting technique that progressively collects information from a group without
physically assembling the contributors.
Predictive Validity
The success with which a test predicts the behavior it is designed to predict; it is
assessed by computing the correlation between test scores and the criterion
behavior.
Simple Linear Regression
projection of future demand based on a past relationship; involves a single variable
Trend Analysis
constructing and applying statistical models that predict labor demand for the next
year, given relatively objective statistics from the previous year
Workforce Analysis
List of job titles ranked from lowest-to highest-paid within an organizational unit.
Yield Ratios
Ratios that can help quantify recruitment efforts.
Chosen Officer
Chosen by an employee from a group of individuals. Allows employee to feel some
control over their futures
Landrum Griffin Act
Act that protects the rights of union members from corrupt or discriminatory labor
unions; also known as Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
ADDIE Model
Five-step instructional design process that governs the development of human
resource development programs.
Hersey Blanchard
Situational leadership-leaders should modify their style according to the readiness of
constituants.
Covey theory
Vision and mission in sight
Strategic Planning
The managerial process of creating and maintaining a fit between the organization's
objectives and resources and the evolving market opportunities
Money Purchase Plan
Plans in which employers make mandatory payments (a fixed percentage of an
eligible employee's compensation) to a retirement plan
Cash Balance Plan
Form of defined benefit plan that defines the promised benefit in terms of a
hypothetical account balance and features benefit portability.
Gantt
Project planning tool that graphically displays activities of a project in sequential
order and plots them against time
Pert chart
a graphical network model that depicts a project's tasks and the relationships
between those tasks
, 10/02/2025 12:47:00
Fishbone Chart
used to aid in brainstorming and isolating the causes of a problem
Pareto Chart
a graph that shows the number of times a problem cause occurs, with problem
causes ordered from most frequent to least frequent
Construct Validity
the degree to which a measure actually assesses what it claims to assess. used to
measure traits that are directly related to job performance. For flight controllers, the
ability to think critically and lead others is key to performing effectively. It takes
complex statistical analyses to determine that a test actually measures the job-
related traits.
Six Sigma
A process for reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing customer satisfaction
FRCA
Fair Credit Reporting Act or Regulation V-- federal law dealing w/ the granting of
credit, access to credit information, the rights of debtors, & the responsibilities of
creditors
Placement Goal
Percentage of women and/or minorities to be hired to correct underrepresentation,
based on availability in the geographic area.
Rehabilitation Act
Act that prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disabilities. 150/150 2
years
Defined Benefit Plan
a pension plan in which the amount an employee is to receive on retirement is
specifically set forth. In a traditional defined benefit plan, the employer agrees to
provide the employee with a retirement benefit amount based on a formula. The
employer must fund the plan to the level required by the formula. The employer
bears the risk that sufficient funds will be available in the plan when required for
retirement distributions
Defined Contribution Plan
Plan in which the employer and sometimes the employee make an annual payment
to the employee's retirement plan account
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act 15 or more employees
Knowledge Workers
workers whose responsibilities extend beyond the physical execution of work to
include planning, decision making, and problem solving
US Patriot Act
A U.S. federal act that broadens the surveillance of law enforcement agencies to
enhance the detection and suppression of terrorism
OSHA Form 300
Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; used to classify work-related injuries and
illnesses and to note the extent and severity of each case.
OFCCP
This office is responsible for implementing the executive orders and ensuring
compliance of federal contractors
Cliff Vesting
Requires participants to complete a specific number of years of service with an
employer before they get any vested benefits, after which they are 100% vested
