Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the top three largest economies in Asia as of 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Philippines 
B)  China 
C)  India 
D)  Japan 
A)  Philippines 
B)  China 
C)  India 
D)  Japan

Question 2

Chris has been working in Vancouver,Canada at an accounting firm for the last 10 years.Which of the following should not be true regarding his paid time off benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is entitled to 8 weeks of paid leave to care for a seriously ill family member (i.e., spouse, common law partner, children, parents). 
B)  His paternity leave provisions are coordinated under the Federal Employment Insurance Act. 
C)  He is entitled to 8 or 9 annual paid holidays. 
D)  He is entitled to 3 weeks of paid vacation time along with a sum of money as vacation pay. 
A)  He is entitled to 8 weeks of paid leave to care for a seriously ill family member (i.e., spouse, common law partner, children, parents). 
B)  His paternity leave provisions are coordinated under the Federal Employment Insurance Act. 
C)  He is entitled to 8 or 9 annual paid holidays. 
D)  He is entitled to 3 weeks of paid vacation time along with a sum of money as vacation pay.

Question 3

Claudia works for a pharmaceutical company in Germany as a blue-collar worker.She used to opt out of the state insurance plan and to purchase a private insurance.This year due to increasing health insurance premiums,she decided to get the state insurance plan.Which of the following is true regarding her state health insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Claudia bears the entire cost of the health insurance. 
B)  Her company bears the entire cost of the health insurance. 
C)  50% of health insurance costs are borne by the company, and the other 50% of the costs are borne by the insured. 
D)  75% of health insurance costs are borne by the company, and the remaining 25% of the costs are borne by the insured. 
A)  Claudia bears the entire cost of the health insurance. 
B)  Her company bears the entire cost of the health insurance. 
C)  50% of health insurance costs are borne by the company, and the other 50% of the costs are borne by the insured. 
D)  75% of health insurance costs are borne by the company, and the remaining 25% of the costs are borne by the insured.

Question 4

Canada can best be defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  autocracy 
B)  federal republic 
C)  constitutional monarchy 
D)  communist state 
A)  autocracy 
B)  federal republic 
C)  constitutional monarchy 
D)  communist state

Question 5

The country with the lowest GDP per capita reviewed in the chapter is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The country with the lowest GDP per...

Question 6

Canada has two state-run pension plans: one for ________ provincial residents only,and one for the rest of Canada.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Canada has two state-run pension plans: one...

Question 7

Nora has been working at a manufacturing plant in Mexico for the last 18 months.Which of the following is NOT true regarding her paid time off benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is entitled to paid time off during public holidays. 
B)  She is entitled to 6 weeks of maternity leave with full pay. 
C)  She is entitled to 6 vacation days. 
D)  If she works during a public holiday, she is entitled to double pay. 
A)  She is entitled to paid time off during public holidays. 
B)  She is entitled to 6 weeks of maternity leave with full pay. 
C)  She is entitled to 6 vacation days. 
D)  If she works during a public holiday, she is entitled to double pay.

Question 8

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada does not possess a statuary minimum wage law. 
B)  Federal legislation in Canada can override provincial laws. 
C)  Both individual and collective employment relationships are controlled at the province level. 
D)  There is one common law governing individual employment contracts for all provinces. 
A)  Canada does not possess a statuary minimum wage law. 
B)  Federal legislation in Canada can override provincial laws. 
C)  Both individual and collective employment relationships are controlled at the province level. 
D)  There is one common law governing individual employment contracts for all provinces.

Question 9

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Norway 
C)  United States 
D)  Canada 
A)  China 
B)  Norway 
C)  United States 
D)  Canada

Question 10

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5-1.5% 
B)  2.3-3.7% 
C)  4-6.5% 
D)  7.65-11% 
A)  0.5-1.5% 
B)  2.3-3.7% 
C)  4-6.5% 
D)  7.65-11%

Question 11

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 12

In Canada,the amount of vacation pay is equal to what percentage of the employee's pay for the preceding year per week of vacation?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  6% 
D)  8% 
A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  6% 
D)  8%

Question 13

Oliver works as a blue-collar worker in the metalworking industry in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany.His pay is based on minimum wage.Which of the following is probably true regarding his minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Minimum Wage Council determines his hourly pay. 
B)  Germany does not have a minimum wage. 
C)  His wage is established through a collective bargaining process. 
D)  His wage is calculated based on the national minimum wage rate set by the government. 
A)  The Minimum Wage Council determines his hourly pay. 
B)  Germany does not have a minimum wage. 
C)  His wage is established through a collective bargaining process. 
D)  His wage is calculated based on the national minimum wage rate set by the government.

Question 14

In Germany,an employee can request up to how many year(s)of child-rearing leave?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 15

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newfoundland 
B)  British Columbia 
C)  Nunavut 
D)  Alberta 
A)  Newfoundland 
B)  British Columbia 
C)  Nunavut 
D)  Alberta

Question 16

In China,per capita expenditure on health was what amount at the international dollar rate in 2006?

Accepted Answer

A)  $255 
B)  $342 
C)  $401 
D)  $478 
A)  $255 
B)  $342 
C)  $401 
D)  $478

Question 17

In ________ ,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________ ,employees are entitled to 6...

Question 18

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  shift to state-owned enterprises 
B)  collective contracts 
C)  state controlled benefits 
D)  break from "iron rice bowl" employment 
A)  shift to state-owned enterprises 
B)  collective contracts 
C)  state controlled benefits 
D)  break from "iron rice bowl" employment

Question 19

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is a unique international organization...

Question 20

Which of the following country has the strongest economy in South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chile 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Columbia 
A)  Chile 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Brazil 
D)  Columbia

Which of the following is NOT one of the top three largest economies in Asia as of 2010?

Chris has been working in Vancouver,Canada at an accounting firm for the last 10 years.Which of the following should not be true regarding his paid time off benefits?

Canada can best be defined as which of the following?

The country with the lowest GDP per capita reviewed in the chapter is ________.

Canada has two state-run pension plans: one for ________ provincial residents only,and one for the rest of Canada.

Nora has been working at a manufacturing plant in Mexico for the last 18 months.Which of the following is NOT true regarding her paid time off benefits?

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

In Canada,the amount of vacation pay is equal to what percentage of the employee's pay for the preceding year per week of vacation?

Oliver works as a blue-collar worker in the metalworking industry in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany.His pay is based on minimum wage.Which of the following is probably true regarding his minimum wage?

In Germany,an employee can request up to how many year(s)of child-rearing leave?

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

In China,per capita expenditure on health was what amount at the international dollar rate in 2006?

In ________ ,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Which of the following country has the strongest economy in South America?

Strategic Compensation: A Component of Human Resource Systems

Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice

Traditional Bases for Pay: Seniority and Merit

Incentive Pay

Person-Focused Pay

Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems

Building Market-Competitive Compensation Systems

Building Pay Structures that Recognize Individual Contributions

Discretionary Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Health Insurance Programs

Legally Required Benefits

Compensating Executives

Compensating the Flexible Work Force: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules

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Exam 15: Pay and Benefits Outside the United States

Which of the following is NOT one of the top three largest economies in Asia as of 2010?

Chris has been working in Vancouver,Canada at an accounting firm for the last 10 years.Which of the following should not be true regarding his paid time off benefits?

Canada can best be defined as which of the following?

The country with the lowest GDP per capita reviewed in the chapter is ________.

Canada has two state-run pension plans: one for ________ provincial residents only,and one for the rest of Canada.

Nora has been working at a manufacturing plant in Mexico for the last 18 months.Which of the following is NOT true regarding her paid time off benefits?

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

In Canada,the amount of vacation pay is equal to what percentage of the employee's pay for the preceding year per week of vacation?

Oliver works as a blue-collar worker in the metalworking industry in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany.His pay is based on minimum wage.Which of the following is probably true regarding his minimum wage?

In Germany,an employee can request up to how many year(s)of child-rearing leave?

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

In China,per capita expenditure on health was what amount at the international dollar rate in 2006?

In ________ ,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Which of the following country has the strongest economy in South America?

Strategic Compensation: A Component of Human Resource Systems

Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice

Traditional Bases for Pay: Seniority and Merit

Incentive Pay

Person-Focused Pay

Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems

Building Market-Competitive Compensation Systems

Building Pay Structures that Recognize Individual Contributions

Discretionary Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Health Insurance Programs

Legally Required Benefits

Compensating Executives

Compensating the Flexible Work Force: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules

Compensation Expatriates

Challenges Facing Compensation Professionals

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