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| workforce | all of the people 16 years or older who are employed or who are looking for a job |
| organizational culture | the environment in which people work, made up of the atmosphere, behaviors, beliefs, and relationships. |
| termination | the end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee. |
| work environment | the physical conditions and the psychological atmosphere in which employees work. |
| transfer | the assignment of an employee to another job in the company with a similar level of responsibility. |
| diversity | the comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics and attributes. |
| labor union | an organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues, such as wages and working conditions. |
| glass ceiling | an artificial limit placed on minority groups moving into positions of authority and decision making. |
| downsizing | a planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs and make the business more efficient. |
| job analysis | a specific study of a job to identify in detail the job duties and skill requirements. |
| compensation | the amount of money paid to an employee for work performed, including salary and wages. |
| salary and wages | direct payment of money to an employee for work completed. |
| outsourcing | removing work from one company and sending it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost. |
| benefits | compensation in forms other than direct payment. |
| incentive systems | compensation systems connected to the quality or quantity of an employee’s performance. |
| promotion | the advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility. |
