Question 1

Co-workers are primarily the perpetrators of workplace violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When firing a high-risk employee,an HR manager should conduct the meeting on a Friday so that the terminated employee has time to calm down over the weekend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) set national,state,and local safety and health standards 
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees 
A) set national,state,and local safety and health standards 
B) assure every person safe and healthful working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees

Question 4

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe conditions are a main cause of ac

Question 5

All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stages of alcoholism EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drinking on the job 
B) walking with an unsteady gait 
C) delegating job responsibilities 
D) performing the job incompetently 
A) drinking on the job 
B) walking with an unsteady gait 
C) delegating job responsibilities 
D) performing the job incompetently

Question 6

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical security 
B) organizational security 
C) natural security 
D) pre-existing security 
A) mechanical security 
B) organizational security 
C) natural security 
D) pre-existing security

Question 7

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Paulsen Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Paulsen Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to experts,burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) telecommuting 
B) rotating jobs 
C) changing careers 
D) reassessing goals 
A) telecommuting 
B) rotating jobs 
C) changing careers 
D) reassessing goals

Question 9

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You are a manager at a retail store,and you need to fire an employee who has threatened violence against a co-worker.Which of the following would be most appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) avoid offering a severance package 
B) keep the termination meeting brief 
C) conduct the meeting at the end of the day 
D) allow the employee to return to the work area 
A) avoid offering a severance package 
B) keep the termination meeting brief 
C) conduct the meeting at the end of the day 
D) allow the employee to return to the work area

Question 11

Studies have shown that safety posters increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

Accepted Answer

A) size of business 
B) compliance history 
C) gravity of violation 
D) legal representation 
A) size of business 
B) compliance history 
C) gravity of violation 
D) legal representation

Question 13

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the United States 
B) ensure that employees of state agencies have safe and healthy working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthy working conditions to all self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees 
A) set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the United States 
B) ensure that employees of state agencies have safe and healthy working conditions 
C) provide safe and healthy working conditions to all self-employed persons 
D) prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among all employees

Question 14

What is an unsafe act? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe acts are behaviors that potential

Question 15

Under OSHA,employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 11 
C) 25 
D) 100 
A) 5 
B) 11 
C) 25 
D) 100

Question 16

Which type of security program primarily involves training security personnel?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational security 
B) architectural security 
C) mechanical security 
D) natural security 
A) organizational security 
B) architectural security 
C) mechanical security 
D) natural security

Question 17

TGV Enterprises wants to prevent workplace violence.What is the first step the firm should most likely take?

Accepted Answer

A) strengthening security 
B) screening employees 
C) checking references 
D) conducting drug tests 
A) strengthening security 
B) screening employees 
C) checking references 
D) conducting drug tests

Question 18

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
B) scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
C) paying monthly dues to OSHA and the Department of Labor 
D) replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA 
A) examining workplace conditions for OSHA compliance 
B) scheduling annual consultations with OSHA representatives 
C) paying monthly dues to OSHA and the Department of Labor 
D) replacing old equipment on an annual basis to comply with OSHA

Question 19

Preemployment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the text,why is DuPont's accident rate significantly lower than the industry average?

Accepted Answer

A) employee safety incentive plans 
B) organizational commitment to safety 
C) selection procedures focused on safety 
D) superior safety technology and training 
A) employee safety incentive plans 
B) organizational commitment to safety 
C) selection procedures focused on safety 
D) superior safety technology and training

Co-workers are primarily the perpetrators of workplace violence.

When firing a high-risk employee,an HR manager should conduct the meeting on a Friday so that the terminated employee has time to calm down over the weekend.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stages of alcoholism EXCEPT ________.

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Paulsen Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Paulsen Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

According to experts,burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

You are a manager at a retail store,and you need to fire an employee who has threatened violence against a co-worker.Which of the following would be most appropriate in this situation?

Studies have shown that safety posters increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to ________.

What is an unsafe act? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

Under OSHA,employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

Which type of security program primarily involves training security personnel?

TGV Enterprises wants to prevent workplace violence.What is the first step the firm should most likely take?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

Preemployment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

According to the text,why is DuPont's accident rate significantly lower than the industry average?

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Co-workers are primarily the perpetrators of workplace violence.

When firing a high-risk employee,an HR manager should conduct the meeting on a Friday so that the terminated employee has time to calm down over the weekend.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was intended to ________.

What types of unsafe conditions are the primary focus of OSHA standards? How does OSHA enforce its standards?

All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stages of alcoholism EXCEPT ________.

The mail room at Citibank uses special scanners to check the safety of incoming mail.This is most likely an example of ________.

Despite many managerial warnings,William refuses to wear a hard hat when working as an electrician for Paulsen Homes.William cuts his head when he falls from scaffolding that has not been properly secured.Paulsen Homes will most likely not be held liable for William's injury.

According to experts,burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.

Enterprise risk management involves identifying and handling security risks,such as those associated with workplace crime and facility security.

You are a manager at a retail store,and you need to fire an employee who has threatened violence against a co-worker.Which of the following would be most appropriate in this situation?

Studies have shown that safety posters increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered when OSHA calculates a penalty?

The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to ________.

What is an unsafe act? What actions can supervisors take to reduce the number of unsafe acts by subordinates?

Under OSHA,employers with ________ or more employees must maintain records of and report occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

Which type of security program primarily involves training security personnel?

TGV Enterprises wants to prevent workplace violence.What is the first step the firm should most likely take?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act,employers are responsible for ________.

Preemployment drug testing tends to discourage drug users from applying for jobs or for applying with companies that perform drug tests.

According to the text,why is DuPont's accident rate significantly lower than the industry average?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

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