Question 1

One good solution for encouraging employees who are injured at work to return to work quickly is to .

Accepted Answer

A) minimize workers' compensation benefits 
B) threaten dismissal 
C) show indifference to the employee's injury 
D) encourage the employee to seek work elsewhere 
E) make light-duty work available 
A) minimize workers' compensation benefits 
B) threaten dismissal 
C) show indifference to the employee's injury 
D) encourage the employee to seek work elsewhere 
E) make light-duty work available

Question 2

Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly higher for high -stress workers then for workers with less stress.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
E) 100% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
E) 100%

Question 3

Which of the following personality characteristics are associated with people who are likely to exhibit violent behavior on the job?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) extraverted 
C) optimistic 
D) emotionally stable 
E) neurotic 
A) Type A 
B) extraverted 
C) optimistic 
D) emotionally stable 
E) neurotic

Question 4

Job stress originates solely from external factors such as work schedule, job security, and noise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are basic causes of workplace accidents except .

Accepted Answer

A) unsafe behavior by employees 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) weather-related accidents 
D) chance occurrences 
E) all of the above 
A) unsafe behavior by employees 
B) unsafe conditions 
C) weather-related accidents 
D) chance occurrences 
E) all of the above

Question 6

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the factors leading to job stress? Identify five suggestions for reducing job stress.

Accepted Answer

Job stress can be caused by both externa

Question 8

About half of all workplace homicides occur in .

Accepted Answer

A) schools 
B) financial institutions 
C) law enforcement 
D) retail 
E) mail and package delivery 
A) schools 
B) financial institutions 
C) law enforcement 
D) retail 
E) mail and package delivery

Question 9

List five actions that can help to reduce unsafe acts at work.

Accepted Answer

Some possible actions include 1)emphasiz

Question 10

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

OSHA insists that occupational injuries be recorded including ankle sprains that occur during voluntary participation in a company softball game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many deaths each year in the United States are attributed to secondhand smoke?

Accepted Answer

A) 1000 
B) 3000 
C) 5000 
D) 10,000 
E) more than 10,000 
A) 1000 
B) 3000 
C) 5000 
D) 10,000 
E) more than 10,000

Question 13

Drug testing is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for employees in all of the following industries except .

Accepted Answer

A) railroad 
B) commercial marine 
C) aviation 
D) interstate motor carrier 
E) bus transportation 
A) railroad 
B) commercial marine 
C) aviation 
D) interstate motor carrier 
E) bus transportation

Question 14

Alcoholism among employees results in a(n).

Accepted Answer

A) decrease in off-the-job accident rate 
B) increase in employee morale 
C) increase in on-the-job absenteeism 
D) increase in on-the-job accidents 
E) increase in job satisfaction 
A) decrease in off-the-job accident rate 
B) increase in employee morale 
C) increase in on-the-job absenteeism 
D) increase in on-the-job accidents 
E) increase in job satisfaction

Question 15

All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act except .

Accepted Answer

A) federal agencies 
B) schools 
C) self-employed persons 
D) hospitals 
E) manufacturing facilities 
A) federal agencies 
B) schools 
C) self-employed persons 
D) hospitals 
E) manufacturing facilities

Question 16

Tardiness is one of the earliest symptoms of alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mandatory leave can be required of a person with AIDS regardless of whether work performance has deteriorated or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not required of employers affected by the Drug-Free Workplace Act?

Accepted Answer

A) conduct random breath alcohol tests 
B) inform employees that they are required to abide by the policy as a condition of employment 
C) publish a policy prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, dispense, possession, and use of any controlled substance in the workplace 
D) establish a drug-free awareness program 
E) require employees to report any criminal convictions for drug-related activities in the workplace 
A) conduct random breath alcohol tests 
B) inform employees that they are required to abide by the policy as a condition of employment 
C) publish a policy prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, dispense, possession, and use of any controlled substance in the workplace 
D) establish a drug-free awareness program 
E) require employees to report any criminal convictions for drug-related activities in the workplace

Question 19

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered third in OSHA's priority list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employees who report high levels of job satisfaction tend to have her rates of workplace accidents than those who report feelings of dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One good solution for encouraging employees who are injured at work to return to work quickly is to .

Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly higher for high -stress workers then for workers with less stress.

Which of the following personality characteristics are associated with people who are likely to exhibit violent behavior on the job?

Job stress originates solely from external factors such as work schedule, job security, and noise.

All of the following are basic causes of workplace accidents except .

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

What are the factors leading to job stress? Identify five suggestions for reducing job stress.

About half of all workplace homicides occur in .

List five actions that can help to reduce unsafe acts at work.

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

OSHA insists that occupational injuries be recorded including ankle sprains that occur during voluntary participation in a company softball game.

How many deaths each year in the United States are attributed to secondhand smoke?

Drug testing is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for employees in all of the following industries except .

Alcoholism among employees results in a(n).

All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act except .

Tardiness is one of the earliest symptoms of alcoholism.

Mandatory leave can be required of a person with AIDS regardless of whether work performance has deteriorated or not.

Which of the following is not required of employers affected by the Drug-Free Workplace Act?

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered third in OSHA's priority list.

Employees who report high levels of job satisfaction tend to have her rates of workplace accidents than those who report feelings of dissatisfaction.

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Exam 16: Employee Safety and Health

One good solution for encouraging employees who are injured at work to return to work quickly is to .

Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly higher for high -stress workers then for workers with less stress.

Which of the following personality characteristics are associated with people who are likely to exhibit violent behavior on the job?

Job stress originates solely from external factors such as work schedule, job security, and noise.

All of the following are basic causes of workplace accidents except .

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is unlawful to inquire about an applicant's workers' compensation injuries and claims.

What are the factors leading to job stress? Identify five suggestions for reducing job stress.

About half of all workplace homicides occur in .

List five actions that can help to reduce unsafe acts at work.

Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second language or are not fluent in English.

OSHA insists that occupational injuries be recorded including ankle sprains that occur during voluntary participation in a company softball game.

How many deaths each year in the United States are attributed to secondhand smoke?

Drug testing is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for employees in all of the following industries except .

Alcoholism among employees results in a(n).

All of the following types of organizations are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act except .

Tardiness is one of the earliest symptoms of alcoholism.

Mandatory leave can be required of a person with AIDS regardless of whether work performance has deteriorated or not.

Which of the following is not required of employers affected by the Drug-Free Workplace Act?

Investigating employee complaints of alleged violation standards is considered third in OSHA's priority list.

Employees who report high levels of job satisfaction tend to have her rates of workplace accidents than those who report feelings of dissatisfaction.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Strategic Human Resource Management and the Hr Scorecard

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Chaper 7 Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Managing Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in Hr Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Global Human Resources

HR Management and Organizational Strategy: Key Concepts and Considerations

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