Exam 1

Question 1

to give something up

Answer 1

comprimise

Question 2

buying or selling products and services using the internet

Answer 2

e-commerce

Question 3

a state required legal document giving employees younger than 18 permission to work

Answer 3

work permit

Question 4

in business a combination of ability and skill required to do a task; able to perform a task at an expected level, usually above average

Answer 4

competency

Question 5

a person paid to persuade lawmakers to enact legislation that helps his or her employer

Answer 5

lobbyist

Question 6

leadership in energy and environmental design, a program that sets standards and rating systems for 3rd party verification of environmentally friendly “green” buildings

Answer 6

LEED

Question 7

money given for a cause or purpose; provided by government or private sources

Answer 7

grants

Question 8

the way a person chooses to live

Answer 8

lifestyle

Question 9

any task that is useful

Answer 9

work

Question 10

something one has learned to do well by training and practice

Answer 10

skill

Question 11

public or private organizations that provide human services

Answer 11

institutions

Question 12

the practice of fulfilling the process for corporate and/or government funding, trusts, or grants

Answer 12

grant-writing

Question 13

the worker for a company or organization

Answer 13

employee

Question 14

products and services traded among countries around the world

Answer 14

global economy

Question 15

a group of people who, based on their geographic location, band together for the good of the group

Answer 15

society

Question 16

a formal learning experience that occurs after high school

Answer 16

postsecondary education

Question 17

the distance you travel to and from work

Answer 17

commute

Question 18

interferring with a person’s life to save him or her from risky behavior

Answer 18

intervention

Question 19

the basic ideas and reasoning behind a subject

Answer 19

philosophy

Question 20

informal words used in speech

Answer 20

slang

Question 21

the help designed and provided for people in need though facilities and/or programs; sometimes referred to as social and health services

Answer 21

human services

Question 22

money earned while working

Answer 22

wages

Question 23

an organization of member employees with elected officers who represent the interests of employees during negotiations with employees

Answer 23

labor union

Question 24

work done for pay

Answer 24

job

Question 25

series of related jobs based on knowledge, training, tasks performed, interests, and experience

Answer 25

career

Question 26

giving time, money, goods or services to others

Answer 26

contributions

Question 27

unequal treatment of others based on a bias concerning a person's characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or age either positive or negative

Answer 27

discrimination

Question 28

people skills learned by experience and practice, such as communication and listening

Answer 28

soft skill

Question 29

evidence of one's claim to authority or competence, such as a diploma, degree, certification, or license

Answer 29

credential

Question 30

unpaid work done for a person or organization

Answer 30

volunteer work

Question 31

attribute that comes naturally to a person, such as mutual dexterity

Answer 31

ability

Question 32

to work together with others, willingly and in the spirit of cooperation

Answer 32

collaborate

Question 33

an organization that is not in business to make money

Answer 33

non-profit

Question 34

an official verification, from an accredited source, attesting to capability

Answer 34

certification

Question 35

total wage amount before deductions are withheld

Answer 35

gross wage

Question 36

a rule or guide to achieve reasonable outcomes

Answer 36

policy

Question 37

an organization that is rewarded with money for services rendered

Answer 37

for-profit

Question 38

an item or service that is desirable but not necessary

Answer 38

want

Question 39

total wage amount after deductions are withheld

Answer 39

net wage

Question 40

any amount withheld from an employee's gross wage

Answer 40

deductions

Question 41

the use of a 3rd party to make suggestions

Answer 41

mediation

Question 42

skill learned by book or training, such as math or using tools

Answer 42

hard skill

Question 43

the range of time in a 24 hour period a person is at work

Answer 43

work shift

Question 44

the act of sharing information

Answer 44

communication

Question 45

the supervisor or owner of a company or organization

Answer 45

employer

Question 46

knowledge and tools used to perform tasks

Answer 46

technology

Question 47

action taken to ensure and/or improve the number of traditionally underrepresented groups of people involved in an activity or workplace

Answer 47

affirmative action

Question 48

one who purchases goods, products, or services for personal use

Answer 48

consumer

Question 49

the use of a 3rd party to make decisions

Answer 49

arbitration