A general state of physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Firm with independent business units operating in multiple countries.

The process of choosing individuals with qualifications needed to fill jobs in an organization

Refers to the number of individuals who report to a supervisor.

A strategy intended to achieve fair employment by urging employers to hire certain groups of people who were discriminated against in the past

Agency that provides health and safety research for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Having local employees abroad do jobs that the firm’s domestic employees previously did in-house

The process of orienting new employees to the organization or the unit in which they will be working

Employees who do not receive overtime compensation

Prohibits harassment, discrimination, or segregation based on a protected class - race, color, national origin, religion and gender - in all terms and conditions of employment

A work-based intervention program designed to identify and assist employees in resolving personal problems that may be adversely affecting the employee’s performance

Refers to employees who relocate to the host country and become a regular local employee

The HR function that identifies organizational human capital needs and then attempts to provide an adequate supply of qualified individuals for jobs in the organization

An employee involved directly in producing the company’s goods or delivering the services.

- Applies to employers with 20 or more employees
- Prohibits discrimination in employment against persons age 40 and over

Provides guidelines for preparing an emergency action plan and includes specifications regarding exits and maintenance of emergency systems

Firm that has integrated worldwide operations through a centralized home office.

Provides a systematic approach to anticipate human capital needs by ensuring the appropriate workforce mix will be available when needed to accomplish organizational goals and objectives

The goal of this management theory is increased efficiency of administrative procedures.

A legal defense for discrimination occurs when the employer can show that the HR practice is required for business (ex firefighters must be able to carry 45 pounds and drag 125 pound manhole cover - fewer women may be able to pass this requirement)

- Federal law that requires employers to provide eligible employees with job protection and 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or a serious personal or family health condition.
- Applies to employers who employ 50 or more emplo

Premature return of an expatriate usually due to under performance during the international assignment or inability of self or family to adjust to the local culture

Employees hired for jobs in their own countries. Chinese national who is hired by a British firm to work in Shanghai at a British subsidiary is a local national

The process of coordinating work efforts by providing employees with carefully planned standards and procedures that guide the performance of their tasks.

- Treating people differently, either intentionally or unintentionally on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion or gender
- Any policy or action taken related to recruiting, hiring, promotion, pay or training practices that result in a