Question 1

Most of the pension plans in privately held organizations are contributory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives. Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Jones, who needs assistance to overcome a chemical dependency problem. 
B)  Steve Brown, who needs legal help in a personal bankruptcy proceeding. 
C)  Cindy Savage, who needs a list of qualified daycare facilities near the office. 
D)  Kate Johnson, who needs help choosing an appropriate M.B.A. program. 
A)  John Jones, who needs assistance to overcome a chemical dependency problem. 
B)  Steve Brown, who needs legal help in a personal bankruptcy proceeding. 
C)  Cindy Savage, who needs a list of qualified daycare facilities near the office. 
D)  Kate Johnson, who needs help choosing an appropriate M.B.A. program.

Question 3

Scenario 11.2
Bradshaw, Petrilli & Blake Inc. (BPBI)is a Canadian financial planning firm that provides financial advice for companies across Canada and the United States. The firm offers employees great benefits and excellent salaries. Its workforce is composed of predominantly "generation Y" employees. These employees are very tech-savvy, achievement focused, and, most importantly, family centric (they value flexible schedules and work-life balance). While they understand the demands of the job, they often get caught between the needs of the organization's clients and their family responsibilities, especially as related to their children. Currently, there is little flexibility if employees want to attend to family needs during work hours. BPBI is now looking into ways of helping its employees better meet these dual needs.
-Refer to Scenario 11.2. BPBI would like to also set up an employee assistance program (EAP)to help employees solve their personal problems, or at least prevent those problems from turning into crises that are likely to affect their ability to work productively. Which of the following are programs offered by EAP in today's organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminars and workshops to help prepare for retirement 
B)  counselling and referral services for alcohol or drug problems, emotional problems, or financial or family crises 
C)  increased pension benefits or cash bonuses 
D)  salary continuance programs, sick leave credits, and weekly indemnity plans 
A)  seminars and workshops to help prepare for retirement 
B)  counselling and referral services for alcohol or drug problems, emotional problems, or financial or family crises 
C)  increased pension benefits or cash bonuses 
D)  salary continuance programs, sick leave credits, and weekly indemnity plans

Question 4

The growth in health care costs can be attributed to a number of factors, including the greater need for health care by an aging population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Scenario 11.2
Bradshaw, Petrilli & Blake Inc. (BPBI)is a Canadian financial planning firm that provides financial advice for companies across Canada and the United States. The firm offers employees great benefits and excellent salaries. Its workforce is composed of predominantly "generation Y" employees. These employees are very tech-savvy, achievement focused, and, most importantly, family centric (they value flexible schedules and work-life balance). While they understand the demands of the job, they often get caught between the needs of the organization's clients and their family responsibilities, especially as related to their children. Currently, there is little flexibility if employees want to attend to family needs during work hours. BPBI is now looking into ways of helping its employees better meet these dual needs.
-Refer to Scenario 11.2. In order to promote work-life balance at BPBI, management has decided to adopt more creative and unusual benefits as a way to deter turnover. Which of the following would be most welcomed by "generation Y" employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  on-site restaurants where employees can have dinner together 
B)  extended childcare when employees work later hours 
C)  free baseball tickets for families and friends 
D)  pay increases to offset the extra overtime hours worked each day 
A)  on-site restaurants where employees can have dinner together 
B)  extended childcare when employees work later hours 
C)  free baseball tickets for families and friends 
D)  pay increases to offset the extra overtime hours worked each day

Question 6

What do mildly ill childcare facilities provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  tax benefits 
B)  medical supervision 
C)  a negative investment 
D)  telecommuting facilities for working parents with ill children 
A)  tax benefits 
B)  medical supervision 
C)  a negative investment 
D)  telecommuting facilities for working parents with ill children

Question 7

James Callaghan has worked full-time for BC Metals for four years. He has learned from the HR manager that his earned pension benefits cannot be revoked by the employer. Why is this so?

Accepted Answer

A)  because the employer expects him to work until retirement 
B)  because the benefits are vested 
C)  because the union would strike if they are revoked 
D)  because the benefits are defined 
A)  because the employer expects him to work until retirement 
B)  because the benefits are vested 
C)  because the union would strike if they are revoked 
D)  because the benefits are defined

Most of the pension plans in privately held organizations are contributory.

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives. Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

The growth in health care costs can be attributed to a number of factors, including the greater need for health care by an aging population.

What do mildly ill childcare facilities provide?

James Callaghan has worked full-time for BC Metals for four years. He has learned from the HR manager that his earned pension benefits cannot be revoked by the employer. Why is this so?

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

Most of the pension plans in privately held organizations are contributory.

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives. Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

The growth in health care costs can be attributed to a number of factors, including the greater need for health care by an aging population.

What do mildly ill childcare facilities provide?

James Callaghan has worked full-time for BC Metals for four years. He has learned from the HR manager that his earned pension benefits cannot be revoked by the employer. Why is this so?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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