1. Chapter 8 Matching vocabulary practice

2. Authentic use of vocabulary. Match the words to their real world application. 1.Probation 2. Salaried 2.Hourly Salary 3. Commission A. Many entry level positions in Illinois pay 8.25 per hour. B. Nurses in Illinois average $35,000 a year. C. Newly hired employees are place on a trial period up to 90 days, without benefits. D. Numerous new car salesman are paid, per vehicle sold.

3. Authentic Use of Vocabulary 5. Performance review 7. Overtime 6. Mentor 8. Pension Plan E. Employees should enroll in a 401K with their employers. F. My supervisor is an excellent job coach. G. Employees meet with their supervisors early to assess the job growth. H. I receive time and a-half after 40 hours of work.

4. Identify the correct term for each fill-in the blank. Exempt or Nonexempt???? A worker who is covered by the law, requiring he/she be paid over time. Cafeteria Plan or Benefits???? Large corporations must provide group health insurance to their employees. Fair Treatment or Incentive Plan???? All employees get a 10% bonus for credit card applications.

5. Identify the correct term for each fill-in the blank. Continued Fired of Laid-off??? Terminating employees when business is slow. Orientation or Company Culture??? Introducing an employee to the company’s policies, procedures and values.

6. What is your company culture?? Definition: The behavior, attitudes, values and habits of employees and owners that are unique to a particular company. Observations: Employee behaviors Attitudes Habits What makes one employee valued over the other? Does your company have a mission statement? If so what is it???

7. Write a Short Essay about the “company culture” at your work place Must be 5 paragraphs in length Include: I. Introduction paragraph – preview of body paragraphs ( open with attention getter or fact about store) II. 3 Body paragraphs w/ supporting III. Conclusion paragraph (generalization regarding 3 body paragraphs, ending with upbeat and positive statement about company)