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    Study Guide Principles of Management – Staffing and Human Resource Management 1. HR Management: Laws and Regulations Human Resource Management (HRM) is strongly influenced by laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. These laws guide how organizations recruit, select, promote, and manage employees. One of the most important laws in this area is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , which made most discriminatory hiring practices illegal. Managers must pay special attention to three sensitive legal areas: • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) • Affirmative Action • Sexual Harassment These areas affect almost every HR activity, including hiring, training, promotion, and termination.

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    Study Guide 1.1 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Employment Opportunity laws protect individuals from illegal discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination occurs when people are treated unfairly because they belong to a certain group. These groups are known as protected classes . Federal laws protect employees based on the following characteristics: • Race, ethnicity, or color (for example: African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian) • Gender (including pregnant women)

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    Study Guide • Age (individuals over 40 years old) • Physical or mental disabilities • Military experience (such as Vietnam - era veterans) • Religion (beliefs and religious practices) The main goal of EEO laws is to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to get a job, earn promotions, and succeed at work. 1.2 Affirmative Action While EEO laws focus on fair treatment, affirmative action goes a step further. It requires employers to make special efforts to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from protected groups. Affirmative action programs are designed to: • Correct the effects of past discrimination • Increase workplace diversity • Ensure fair access to employment opportunities 1.3 Role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the main federal agency responsible for enforcing employment discrimination laws. Today, the EEOC enforces several major laws, including: • Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. • Civil Rights Act of 1991 – Strengthens anti - discrimination laws and allows individuals to sue for punitive damages in cases of intentional discrimination. • Equal Pay Act of 1963 – Requires equal pay for men and women doing equal work. • Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 – Protects women from discrimination due to pregnancy and ensures job security during maternity leave. • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable workplace accommodations.

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    Study Guide • Vocational Rehabilitation Act – Requires affirmative action and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Most U.S. employers must follow Title VII. This includes: • Private employers with 15 or more employees • Educational institutions • State and local governments • Employment agencies • Labor unions with 15 or more members 1.4 Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment has become a major workplace concern. Awareness increased significantly after high - profile cases, such as the testimony of Professor Anita Hill during a U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing. According to EEOC guidelines, sexual harassment includes: • Unwelcome sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors • Sexually suggestive comments • Unwanted touching • Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature In a 1993 Supreme Court decision, the definition of sexual harassment was expanded. The court ruled that behavior is considered harassment if it creates a hostile or abusive work environment , even if no psychological harm is proven. Sexual harassment laws apply to: • Women and men • Same - sex harassment • Harassment by coworkers, supervisors, or subordinates

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    Study Guide 1.5 Why Sexual Harassment Is a Serious Management Issue From a management perspective, sexual harassment: • Intimidates employees • Reduces job performance • Damages workplace morale • Exposes organizations to serious legal liability Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991 , victims may receive compensatory damages if the employer showed malice or reckless disregard for employee rights. 1.6 How Employers Can Reduce Sexual Harassment Liability Organizations can lower legal risk by taking these steps: • Establish a clear sexual harassment policy • Explain how employees can report complaints • Guarantee confidentiality where possible • Take disciplinary action against offenders • Train managers and supervisors regularly • Conduct fair and unbiased investigations • Protect employees who report harassment 1.7 Other Important Employment Laws Several additional laws also influence HR practices: • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Sets minimum wage, overtime rules, and child labor laws. • Employee Polygraph Protection Act – Limits the use of lie detector tests in employment. • Privacy Laws – Control access to employee records and performance information. • Whistleblower Protection Act – Protects employees who report unsafe or illegal workplace practices.

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    Study Guide 2. Determining Human Resource Needs Staffing isn’t just about hiring employees — it’s a continuous process. Managers must plan, recruit, select, train, evaluate, compensate, and make employment decisions like promotions, transfers, or layoffs. In short, staffing covers the entire journey of an employee in the organization. Step 1: Human Resource Planning The first step in staffing is human resource planning , which ensures the organization has the right people in the right jobs at the right time. Job Analysis Human resource planning starts with a job analysis . This involves creating: • Job descriptions : A written summary of what the job involves, how it’s done, and why it matters. It includes tasks, work environment, and conditions. • Job specifications : The minimum qualifications someone needs to perform the job well, like skills, knowledge, and abilities. Human Resource Inventory Next, a human resource inventory is developed. This is basically a catalog of current employees’ qualifications, skills, and interests. Human Resource Forecast After that comes a human resource forecast , which predicts future staffing needs based on the organization’s goals and normal employee turnover. By comparing the forecast with the inventory, managers can figure out whether: • Current employees can fill the future needs • New employees need to be hired • Some positions may need to be eliminated Step 2: Recruiting Strategies Recruiting is all the activities used to attract potential candidates. Today, recruiting is especially important for a few reasons:

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