An Object or Act That by Cultural Convention Stands for Something

question 20

Multiple Choice

An object or act that by cultural convention stands for something else with which it has no necessary connection is a(n) :

• A) symbol.
• B) sign.
• C) icon.
• D) artifact.

Differentiate between job rotation, transfers, and promotions, and their impact on employee motivation and organizational growth.

Recognize the role of career planning tools, such as workbooks, in identifying employees' potential.

Grasp the importance of career management and the analysis and planning it involves.

Understand the significance of organizational support in career development regarding information on mission, policies, and employee growth tools.

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Definitions:

Executive Order 11246

A U.S. presidential order that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Affirmative Action Plans

Strategies and measures adopted by organizations to improve opportunities for historically marginalized groups by considering those factors in decisions like hiring and promotions.

Disparate Impact Claims

Legal claims that challenge practices that, while neutral in appearance, disproportionately affect a protected group, without a justified business necessity.

Labor Market

The labor market is the arena in which workers seek employment and employers seek workers.