Exam 11: Employee Benefits

Omar Morales, an older employee, is considering an early retirement package that his employer has offered; it includes improved benefits and cash bonuses. What is the term for this type of inducement?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 41

The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans both require employer and employee contributions.

(True/False)

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Question 42

A key issue in the 2009 Toronto municipal workers' strike related to the use of banked sick days. How is the accumulation of sick days generally regarded in the literature?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided under CPP/QPP?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 44

What considerations should an organization make in implementing an effective benefits program?

(Essay)

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Question 45

When organizations need to reduce their workforce, "silver handshakes" are sometimes used to encourage employees to retire before they had originally planned.

(True/False)

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Question 46

How are childcare programs and eldercare programs similar?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 47

Many employers provide unneeded and unwanted types of medical benefits to their employees.

(True/False)

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Question 48

In addition to paid holidays, some employers give workers additional personal use days.

(True/False)

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Question 49

Benefits programs should be based on specific objectives in line with the organization's strategic compensation plan.

(True/False)

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Question 50

Which of the following do employers often use to obtain employee input regarding benefits packages?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 51

The Meat Shop, one of Canada's best employers according to a recent survey, is considering ways to contain its rising benefits costs. What is NOT a wise option for the Meat Shop?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

From a pension perspective, what is a key issue concerning the aging of baby boomers in Canada?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

In a defined-benefit plan, the retirement benefit is determined according to a predetermined formula.

(True/False)

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Question 54

Only employees contribute to the Employment Insurance (EI)fund.

(True/False)

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Question 55

Tommy Lee remembers his grandfather telling him how working in the coal mines was a tough job and that if you left the employer before retirement age you did not get your pension. Which of the following applies to this type of pension?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 56

Since provincial health care benefits cover basic health care services, very few employers offer supplementary health benefits.

(True/False)

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Question 57

It is primarily the responsibility of the employee to remain informed about the benefits he or she receives.

(True/False)

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Question 58

Which statement does NOT describe workers' compensation?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 59

Which statement best describes flexible benefit plans?

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Omar Morales, an older employee, is considering an early retirement package that his employer has offered; it includes improved benefits and cash bonuses. What is the term for this type of inducement?

The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans both require employer and employee contributions.

A key issue in the 2009 Toronto municipal workers' strike related to the use of banked sick days. How is the accumulation of sick days generally regarded in the literature?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided under CPP/QPP?

What considerations should an organization make in implementing an effective benefits program?

When organizations need to reduce their workforce, "silver handshakes" are sometimes used to encourage employees to retire before they had originally planned.

How are childcare programs and eldercare programs similar?

Many employers provide unneeded and unwanted types of medical benefits to their employees.

In addition to paid holidays, some employers give workers additional personal use days.

Benefits programs should be based on specific objectives in line with the organization's strategic compensation plan.

Which of the following do employers often use to obtain employee input regarding benefits packages?

The Meat Shop, one of Canada's best employers according to a recent survey, is considering ways to contain its rising benefits costs. What is NOT a wise option for the Meat Shop?

From a pension perspective, what is a key issue concerning the aging of baby boomers in Canada?

In a defined-benefit plan, the retirement benefit is determined according to a predetermined formula.

Only employees contribute to the Employment Insurance (EI)fund.

Tommy Lee remembers his grandfather telling him how working in the coal mines was a tough job and that if you left the employer before retirement age you did not get your pension. Which of the following applies to this type of pension?

Since provincial health care benefits cover basic health care services, very few employers offer supplementary health benefits.

It is primarily the responsibility of the employee to remain informed about the benefits he or she receives.

Which statement does NOT describe workers' compensation?

Which statement best describes flexible benefit plans?

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