The perceived fairness of the pay structure within an organization

Occurs when an appraiser rates all employees high because they don’t want to give low scores

Occurs when individuals quit, die or retire and are not replaced

A pension plan where employees are promised a definite amount based on age and length of service

the strength of an individual’s desire for a particular outcome

Monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to employees in order to attract, motivate and retain them

Occurs when an employee has one weakness which results in an overall low rating

Occurs when an employee decides to quit, retire or no longer shows up for work

Retirement plans that allow employees and employers of certain tax-exempt organizations to make pre-tax pay deferrals toward retirement savings through a payroll deduction plan

The lowest level in Maslow’s hierarchy, the need to meet basic physical needs or drives

Consistent payments to employees, made each period regardless of the number of hours worked in the period

An error that occurs when an appraiser’s values, beliefs, or prejudices distort ratings (either consciously or unconsciously)

Occurs when all employment requisitions are placed on hold due to poor business conditions or realignment

A form of health care in which employers contribute a set dollar amount to employees to cover their own health-related expenses before the deductible period and regular PPO coverage begins

believes that employees dislike rigid controls and inherently want to accomplish something

The perceived fairness in pay relative to what other employers are paying for the same type of work

Occurs when an appraiser rates all employees within a narrow range, regardless of differences in actual performance

occurs when a group of services are provided to give displaced EE’s support and assistance in finding a new job

This act requires equal treatment for older workers in early retirement or severance situations by providing them time to consult an attorney before sign waivers promising not to sue for age discrimination

In Maslow’s hierarchy, the need to feel secure and free from threats, to feel that the world has some order and predictability so that one can cope with events

Stock bonus plans by which employees gain ownership in the organization for which they work

A performance appraisal method that focuses on measuring an employee’s success in four related categories; financial, customer, processes, and learning

Changing the alignment of resources in an organization to more appropriately fit the current business needs – could result in a reduction in force

A statutory benefit governed by the laws of each state to provide disability income (approximately two-thirds of pre-disability income), medical care, death benefits, and vocational rehabilitative services due to job-related injuries.

The extrinsic factors of motivation in Herzberg’s two-factor theory which include job security, pay, working conditions and supervision
- The presence of these factors satisfies the employee but does not motivate