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Midterm 4490

Terms in this set (48)

White collar jobs (S)
executive, manager, clerical
Blue collar jobs (S)
technical operation, crafts work, laborer, service workers
Farming jobs (S)
Family owned, corporations
Organizational Culture and Socialization (S)
Work together to develop distinct subcultures
Culture (S)
Shared beliefs, expectation and values
Affects the processes of an organization and behaviors of employees
Socialization (S)
Individuals are transformed from outsiders to participating effective members of an organization
Language, tools, uniforms, grooming
Human Resource Needs (P)
What are employers looking for ?
Work Motivation (P)
Why people work and what would make them be more productive?
Decrease job stress
Improving performance and job satisfaction
Work and Personality (P)
Work personality linkages should be considered with career counseling
Work and Stress (P)
Amount of control a worker has over their work (work schedules, pace, skill levels)
Job Satisfaction (P)
Intrinsic (recognition, responsibility, supervision, pay)
Extrinsic (Work policies, working conditions, security)
Work Trends (P)
Mergers
Sending work abroad
Layoffs
Economy
Mobility (P)
Moving up the career ladder
Health Benefits
Unionization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs funded by federal agencies, federal contractors, federal financial assistance, federal employment
Section 501:
Affirmative Action - Federal agencies of the executive board
Section 503:
Prohibits discrimination by federal government contractors of $10,000.
Section 504:
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in program and activities, public/private agencies that receive federal financial assistance
Section 508:
Federal electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and the public
Americans w/Disabilities Act (1990)
Title I: Prohibition against discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, religion and national origin to persons with disabilities
Ticket to Work Incentives Improvement Act
Americans w/Disabilities Act (1990)
Title I: Prohibition against discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, religion and national origin to persons with disabilities
Ticket to Work Incentives Improvement Act
SSDI/SSI recipients
Encourages access to services and supports needed in their pursuit of employment
Veterans Rehabilitation Legislation
Helps veterans with service connected disabilities with counseling, medical, social, psychiatric and educational services
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998
Consolidate, coordinate and improve employment, training, literacy and vocational rehabilitation programs
law created customized employment
Family Medical Leave Act of 1993
Provides job protected unpaid leave entitlement for eligible employees up to 12 weeks during a 12 month period (birth of child, adoption, severe health condition of the employee or immediate family members
Workers Compensation
Protects workers injured on the job
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Protects workers from hazards (in CA CAL-OSHA)
Equal Pay Act
Men and Women's pay scales are the same. Equal pay for equal work
Civil Rights Act of 1964
all races can apply for all jobs (Title VII of the 1964 Act). 1972 and 1991 Amendments cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Cannot discriminate against people 40 years of age or older
Theories of JD
Super's Life Span, Life-Space Theory:
Situational and Personal determinants with life roles and life stages:
(Birth - 14) - Growth
(15-24) - Exploration
(25-44) - Establishment
(45-64) - Maintenance
(65+) - Decline
Holland's Theory
Person-Environment-Fit Theory
Matching of individuals and environmental characteristics:
Realistic (R)
Investigative (I)
Artistic (A)
Social (S)
Enterprising (E)
Conventional (C)
Vocational Assessment
is a comprehensive process conducted over a period of time with the purpose of identifying individual characteristics, education, training, and placement needs. This serves as the basis for planning an individual's education/employment and/or which provides the individual with insight into their vocational potential.
Assistive Technology
A.T. is any product, device, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Examples of "low-tech" AT
Document holder
Marker
Dycem
Pencil grip
Pointer
Reacher
Hand-held magnifier
Examples of "high-tech" AT
Height adjustable table
Ergonomic chair
Voice input software
Screen reading software
Ergonomic keyboards
Ergonomic mice
Electronic magnifiers
Mobility device
medium lifting
...
frequently lifting
25 lbs
light lifting
10 lbs
constant hand use
100%
frequently
1/3 to 2/3 of the day
occationally
1/3 of the time
rarely
less than an hour or 10%
RFC= Residual functional capacity
can only be given by medical Dr, psychiatrist, or a licensed psychologist.
VA
you have to be honor discharged, 10% service connected (federal agency)
Rehab. Services
have a disability, benefit from services, impediment to employment (state agency)
Two populations
mental health and intellectual disability
need to KNOW
Job carving, job sharing, job creating
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998
was a United States federal law that was repealed and replaced by the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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