Question 1

What is the leading cause of worker fatalities each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  falls from buildings 
B)  fire 
C)  attacks by coworkers 
D)  motor vehicle crashes 
A)  falls from buildings 
B)  fire 
C)  attacks by coworkers 
D)  motor vehicle crashes

Question 2

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When is the ideal time for employee safety training to commence?

Accepted Answer

A)  before returning to work after an accident or injury 
B)  immediately after an accident or injury 
C)  with new employee orientation 
D)  after receiving the first paycheque 
A)  before returning to work after an accident or injury 
B)  immediately after an accident or injury 
C)  with new employee orientation 
D)  after receiving the first paycheque

Question 4

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

Accepted Answer

A)  suggest professional help 
B)  diagnose the problem and urgently try to remedy it 
C)  do nothing, as the problem will most likely go away 
D)  suspend the employee so as to prevent workplace violence 
A)  suggest professional help 
B)  diagnose the problem and urgently try to remedy it 
C)  do nothing, as the problem will most likely go away 
D)  suspend the employee so as to prevent workplace violence

Question 5

Who is the most likely perpetuator of workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  traumatized employees 
B)  abused employees 
C)  authority figures 
D)  junior employees 
A)  traumatized employees 
B)  abused employees 
C)  authority figures 
D)  junior employees

Question 6

What do we call the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

Accepted Answer

A)  the incidence rate 
B)  the accident rate 
C)  the injury and illnesses rate 
D)  the safety rate 
A)  the incidence rate 
B)  the accident rate 
C)  the injury and illnesses rate 
D)  the safety rate

Question 7

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following is a wise strategy for you to follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private 
B)  do not intervene but report it later to the CEO/President 
C)  publicly ask the aggressor to back down, as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace 
D)  do not get involved as this may escalate the situation 
A)  try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private 
B)  do not intervene but report it later to the CEO/President 
C)  publicly ask the aggressor to back down, as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace 
D)  do not get involved as this may escalate the situation

Question 8

Crisis management teams are composed of both hourly and managerial employees who develop action plans to respond to violent situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly describe the key sources of job-related stress.

Accepted Answer

There are many sources of workplace stre

Question 10

Costs associated with sick leave, disability payments, replacement of employees who are injured or killed, and workers' compensation far exceed the costs of maintaining a safety and health program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is least likely to be promoted through company programs and services?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased efficiency 
B)  reduced absenteeism 
C)  better morale 
D)  exemption from safety inspection 
A)  increased efficiency 
B)  reduced absenteeism 
C)  better morale 
D)  exemption from safety inspection

Question 12

What is burnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  a severe stage of eustress 
B)  a mild stage of eustress 
C)  a severe stage of distress 
D)  a mild stage of distress 
A)  a severe stage of eustress 
B)  a mild stage of eustress 
C)  a severe stage of distress 
D)  a mild stage of distress

Question 13

What do joint health and safety committees consist of?

Accepted Answer

A)  management and government representatives 
B)  employee (union) representatives 
C)  health and safety officers 
D)  both employee (union) and management representatives 
A)  management and government representatives 
B)  employee (union) representatives 
C)  health and safety officers 
D)  both employee (union) and management representatives

Question 14

One way to help eliminate health hazards in the workplace is via ergonomics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a common example of a repetitive-motion injury in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  eustress 
D)  depression 
A)  burnout 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  eustress 
D)  depression

Question 16

It is generally recognized that there is little that management can do to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (repetitive motion injuries).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An employee's supervisor is the primary source of safety-related information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research suggests that exposure to psychological aggression at work is associated with reduced work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the leading cause of worker fatalities each year?

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

When is the ideal time for employee safety training to commence?

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

Who is the most likely perpetuator of workplace bullying?

What do we call the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following is a wise strategy for you to follow?

Crisis management teams are composed of both hourly and managerial employees who develop action plans to respond to violent situations.

Briefly describe the key sources of job-related stress.

Costs associated with sick leave, disability payments, replacement of employees who are injured or killed, and workers' compensation far exceed the costs of maintaining a safety and health program.

Which of the following is least likely to be promoted through company programs and services?

What is burnout?

What do joint health and safety committees consist of?

One way to help eliminate health hazards in the workplace is via ergonomics.

What is a common example of a repetitive-motion injury in the workplace?

It is generally recognized that there is little that management can do to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (repetitive motion injuries).

An employee's supervisor is the primary source of safety-related information.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

Research suggests that exposure to psychological aggression at work is associated with reduced work performance.

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

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Exam 12: Promoting Safety and Health

What is the leading cause of worker fatalities each year?

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

When is the ideal time for employee safety training to commence?

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

Who is the most likely perpetuator of workplace bullying?

What do we call the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a given year?

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following is a wise strategy for you to follow?

Crisis management teams are composed of both hourly and managerial employees who develop action plans to respond to violent situations.

Briefly describe the key sources of job-related stress.

Costs associated with sick leave, disability payments, replacement of employees who are injured or killed, and workers' compensation far exceed the costs of maintaining a safety and health program.

Which of the following is least likely to be promoted through company programs and services?

What is burnout?

What do joint health and safety committees consist of?

One way to help eliminate health hazards in the workplace is via ergonomics.

What is a common example of a repetitive-motion injury in the workplace?

It is generally recognized that there is little that management can do to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (repetitive motion injuries).

An employee's supervisor is the primary source of safety-related information.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

Research suggests that exposure to psychological aggression at work is associated with reduced work performance.

Employees who work alone are at a lower risk of encountering workplace assaults.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters