Vivid, guiding image of an organization’s desired future

Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

A form of gender discrimination which includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature

A manager capable of running an international business

Principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior.

Teams responsible for producing an entire product, a component, or an ongoing service

adjustments or modifications provided by an employer to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities

A standard used in sexual harassment suits, referring to conduct or behavior so offensive in nature that any reasonable person, regardless of sex, would agree the conduct or behavior should be illegal

Domestic firm that uses its existing capabilities to move into overseas markets.

An organizational structure that defines departments by what services they contribute to the organization’s overall mission

In this stage of team development, teams are able to function as a unit as they find ways to get the job done smoothly and effectively without inappropriate conflict or the need for external supervision.

Fundamental job duties that you must be able to perform on your own or with the help of a reasonable accommodation

Occurs when an employee is forced to choose between giving in to a superior’s sexual demands and forfeiting an economic benefit such as a pay increase, a promotion or continued employment

Refers to employees going abroad for a specified period of time (usually 3 – 12 months); the family may or may not accompany the employees

Organizational structure that combines departmentalization by division and function to gain the benefits of both

In this stage of team development, different ideas compete for consideration, the team addresses issues such as what problems they are really supposed to solve, how they will function independently and together and what leadership model they will accept

The only limitation on an employer's obligation to provide a "reasonable accommodation" occurs when the accommodation causes a significant difficulty or expense to the employer such that it would fundamentally alter the nature or operation of the busines

Occurs when sexual or other discriminatory conduct is so severe and pervasive that it interferes with an individual’s performance and creates an intimidating or threatening work environment

Refers to employees who live in one country and work in another country by commuting across borders on a weekly or bi-weekly basis while their families remain at home

This competitive corporate strategy focuses on creating products or services which are different from the competition by providing unique characteristics that consumer’s value and for which they are willing to pay a premium price.

Teams which consist of members who span functional or organizational boundaries and whose purpose is to examine complex issues such as introducing new technology, improving the quality of work process, or encouraging cooperation between labor and manageme

- Applies to employers with 15 or more employees
- Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities only if the employee or applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of a job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and suc

Conduct or actions, based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military membership or veteran status, severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile, abusive or intimidating work environment for a reasonable person

Refers to long-term assignments lasting more than one year and involves relocating the employee and his or her family to the host country; the most expensive talent deployment option