Englisch Sem. 4 HRM

Englisch HSLU 4. Semester

Englisch HSLU 4. Semester


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This set of flashcards helps university students learn English, focusing on HRM vocabulary. It covers terms like "work-to-rule," "working conditions," and "whistle-blowing," essential for understanding workplace dynamics. The platform supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for different learning styles. Ideal for advanced learners, it aids in mastering specialized business terminology, benefiting students and professionals aiming to enhance their fluency in English.
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Cartes-fiches

problem of frequent employee absence from work, often without a good reason

absenteeism

act of justifying managerial actions to a superior manager; "Rechenschaftspflicht"

accountability

learning by doing

action learning

effort or programme to recruit women and members of ethnic minorities as a way of reducing discrimination against these groups

affirmative action

extra pay for sth special in one's working conditions: "Zuschlag"; "Pauschale"

allowance

strong desire to succeed in life or in a job; that which is desired

ambition

make a formal request for sth; "sich (um etwas) bewerben"

apply for

choose sb for a job; "ernennen"

appoint

measure or evaluate job performance; "beurteilen"

appraise

someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession;

apprentice

natural ability (to do a task); "Eignung"

aptitude

act as a judge to settle a dispute; "schlichten"

arbitrate

make a judgement about the quality of sth; "beurteilen"

assess

goal reached; "Erreichung"; "Erlangen"

attainment

requiring things to be done without considering the wishes of others

autocratic

freedom to determine one's own behaviour and actions

autonomy

a secret vote, often used by labour unions for elections, important decisions, etc; "geheime Abstimmung"

ballot

negotiate, e.g. about prices or wages; something bought at a very good price; "verhandeln"

bargain

standard salary or wage, not including any extra payments like bonuses, commission, overtime pay, or other non-standard earnings

basic pay

employee who works in a manual job or in a job on the factory floor

blue-collar worker

extra payment for special work; present; "Gratifikation"

bonus

state of having put so much energy into one's work so that one has none left

burn-out

process of moving from one job to another with increasing money or responsibility or both during one's professional life

career

the route by which orders can be passed down the levels of a hierarchy from superiors to subordinates; "Kontrollspanne"

chain of command

capable of inspiring devotion and enthusiasm

charismatic

person employed in an office to do routine tasks; "Büroangestellter"

clerk

register the time of arrival at work with a clock card or a badge; "stempeln"

clock in

scheme where only union members are allowed to work in an organisation or in certain jobs

closed shop

teach sb how to do sth better

coach

set of rules describing a model of good behaviour in a certain area of work, not legally binding; "Verhaltenskodex"

code of practice

work together with other people, companies, etc; "zusammenarbeiten"

collaborate

total of all the money and benefits received by an employee; "Arbeitsentgelt"

compensation

overall ability to do a job

competence

mix of skills, attitudes and knowledge to achieve a specific objective (plural)

competencies

conform to a rule or a law; "einhalten", "befolgen" (inkl. Präposition)

comply with

settlement of a dispute or disagreement by concessions on all sides; "Kompromiss"

compromise

statement of rules, duties and rights that both an employee and his employer must follow; "Anstellungsbedingungen"

conditions of employment

do what is required by (sb/sth); "sich anpassen"

conform

agreement among a group of people about a decision or a shared opinion; "Einstimmigkeit"

consensus

ask people's opinions or advice (in a consultation); "um Rat fragen"

consult

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