Question 1

RioFit periodically tests employees to determine their physical fitness to perform their jobs. These examinations are

Accepted Answer

A) fitness-for-duty evaluations. 
B) discriminatory. 
C) prehire physical exams. 
D) required by OSHA. 
A) fitness-for-duty evaluations. 
B) discriminatory. 
C) prehire physical exams. 
D) required by OSHA.

Question 2

Marcus is frustrated over having too little influence over the way his job is done on a day-to-day basis, leading to a form of stress stemming from

Accepted Answer

A) high demand. 
B) high effort. 
C) low control. 
D) low reward. 
A) high demand. 
B) high effort. 
C) low control. 
D) low reward.

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can adjust penalties upward and downward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most severe stage of distress is

Accepted Answer

A) burnout. 
B) shock. 
C) back pain. 
D) job loss. 
A) burnout. 
B) shock. 
C) back pain. 
D) job loss.

Question 5

The leading cause of worker fatalities each year is motor vehicle crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are categorized into three types: willful, intentional, and non-intentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now

Accepted Answer

A) $2,000-$3,000. 
B) $3,000-$4,000. 
C) $6,000-$7,000. 
D) $10,000-$12,000. 
A) $2,000-$3,000. 
B) $3,000-$4,000. 
C) $6,000-$7,000. 
D) $10,000-$12,000.

Question 8

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly __________ percent of the U.S. adult population experience depression each year.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 7 
C) 2 
D) 27 
A) 12 
B) 7 
C) 2 
D) 27

Question 9

Managers can help employees with emotional problems by taking on the role of a psychologist and trying to diagnose an employee's condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health, employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Alcoholism is classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

While all of these can initiate standard setting procedures, the major source of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is

Accepted Answer

A) the employer. 
B) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 
C) the secretary of HHS. 
D) state governments. 
A) the employer. 
B) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 
C) the secretary of HHS. 
D) state governments.

Question 13

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than __________ times higher than those of non-obese workers.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 14

Mara needs to defuse a rather tense situation in which one of her staff members is clearly angry. Which of the following should she avoid when calming the angry employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Hold all conversations in private. 
B) Recognize the employee's legitimate concerns or feelings. 
C) Keep the discussion as subjective as possible. 
D) Listen to the employee with an open mind and nonjudgmental behavior. 
A) Hold all conversations in private. 
B) Recognize the employee's legitimate concerns or feelings. 
C) Keep the discussion as subjective as possible. 
D) Listen to the employee with an open mind and nonjudgmental behavior.

Question 15

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A) . 
B) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 
C) American Medical Association (AM
A) . 
D) state and local governments. 
A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A) . 
B) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 
C) American Medical Association (AM
A) . 
D) state and local governments.

Question 16

It is reasonable for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Injury and Illness Report form is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA Form 301. 
B) Company Roster. 
C) NIOSH Form 200. 
D) Federal Illness Roster. 
A) OSHA Form 301. 
B) Company Roster. 
C) NIOSH Form 200. 
D) Federal Illness Roster.

Question 18

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that employers with 11 or more employees maintain records of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the role of supervisors in promoting workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

The role of supervisors in promoting wor

Question 20

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to citations and penalties.

Accepted Answer

OSHA citations may be issued immediately

RioFit periodically tests employees to determine their physical fitness to perform their jobs. These examinations are

Marcus is frustrated over having too little influence over the way his job is done on a day-to-day basis, leading to a form of stress stemming from

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can adjust penalties upward and downward.

The most severe stage of distress is

The leading cause of worker fatalities each year is motor vehicle crashes.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are categorized into three types: willful, intentional, and non-intentional.

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly __________ percent of the U.S. adult population experience depression each year.

Managers can help employees with emotional problems by taking on the role of a psychologist and trying to diagnose an employee's condition.

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health, employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

Alcoholism is classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

While all of these can initiate standard setting procedures, the major source of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than __________ times higher than those of non-obese workers.

Mara needs to defuse a rather tense situation in which one of her staff members is clearly angry. Which of the following should she avoid when calming the angry employee?

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures EXCEPT

It is reasonable for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

Injury and Illness Report form is also known as

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that employers with 11 or more employees maintain records of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses.

What is the role of supervisors in promoting workplace safety?

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to citations and penalties.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

RioFit periodically tests employees to determine their physical fitness to perform their jobs. These examinations are

Marcus is frustrated over having too little influence over the way his job is done on a day-to-day basis, leading to a form of stress stemming from

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can adjust penalties upward and downward.

The most severe stage of distress is

The leading cause of worker fatalities each year is motor vehicle crashes.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are categorized into three types: willful, intentional, and non-intentional.

The average penalty imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious violations is now

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly __________ percent of the U.S. adult population experience depression each year.

Managers can help employees with emotional problems by taking on the role of a psychologist and trying to diagnose an employee's condition.

To capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health, employers should make sure that employees sit in a stable chair with the computer screen four to nine inches above eye level.

Alcoholism is classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

While all of these can initiate standard setting procedures, the major source of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than __________ times higher than those of non-obese workers.

Mara needs to defuse a rather tense situation in which one of her staff members is clearly angry. Which of the following should she avoid when calming the angry employee?

Each of the following can begin health and safety standards procedures EXCEPT

It is reasonable for an HR manager to assume that willful violations of safety and health laws and regulations will result in more severe penalties.

Injury and Illness Report form is also known as

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that employers with 11 or more employees maintain records of work-related occupational injuries and illnesses.

What is the role of supervisors in promoting workplace safety?

Briefly discuss the power of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with respect to citations and penalties.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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