Question 1

What is the best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health?

Accepted Answer

A)  placing the computer monitor to the side of the desk 
B)  placing the computer screen 10 to 25 cm (4 to 9 inches) below eye level 
C)  placing the computer screen 30 cm (12 inches) above eye level 
D)  adjusting the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to be as high as possible 
A)  placing the computer monitor to the side of the desk 
B)  placing the computer screen 10 to 25 cm (4 to 9 inches) below eye level 
C)  placing the computer screen 30 cm (12 inches) above eye level 
D)  adjusting the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to be as high as possible B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  involve workers in the program design 
B)  exclude the union in planning 
C)  use the Internet and information technology as appropriate 
D)  include related material in new employee orientation 
A)  involve workers in the program design 
B)  exclude the union in planning 
C)  use the Internet and information technology as appropriate 
D)  include related material in new employee orientation B

Question 3

If an injured employee has been off work for six months, that person has only a 20 percent chance of returning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Internet and other forms of information technology can play a key role in health and safety programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An employee has been diagnosed with depression and possible mental illness. Her manager has organized professional counselling for her as part of the organizational response to her problems. This counselling is most likely a form of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a new reward system 
B)  an employee assistance program 
C)  a mental preparedness program 
D)  a crisis prevention program 
A)  a new reward system 
B)  an employee assistance program 
C)  a mental preparedness program 
D)  a crisis prevention program

Question 7

Which of the following best describes drug testing in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers are exempt from drug testing. 
B)  Employees may use or abuse legal prescription drugs that affect their behaviour. 
C)  Managers have a right to test employees for any substance at any time. 
D)  Human rights legislation encourages drug testing. 
A)  Managers are exempt from drug testing. 
B)  Employees may use or abuse legal prescription drugs that affect their behaviour. 
C)  Managers have a right to test employees for any substance at any time. 
D)  Human rights legislation encourages drug testing.

Question 8

Tom Jones was recently injured on the job at ABC Steel Factory. Whose responsibility is it to report the accident to the Workers' Compensation Board?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tom Jones 
B)  Tom Jones's co-workers (because Tom Jones may be injured and cannot make the report immediately) 
C)  the government's safety officer 
D)  ABC Steel Factory 
A)  Tom Jones 
B)  Tom Jones's co-workers (because Tom Jones may be injured and cannot make the report immediately) 
C)  the government's safety officer 
D)  ABC Steel Factory

Question 9

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Distress is a negative type of stress ch

Question 10

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which category of service employees is at the highest risk of workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance agents who visit clients' homes 
B)  postal workers who deliver the mail 
C)  nurses 
D)  firefighters 
A)  insurance agents who visit clients' homes 
B)  postal workers who deliver the mail 
C)  nurses 
D)  firefighters

Question 13

Which of the following best describes employees who smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-smoking employees have lower levels of absenteeism than employees who smoke. 
B)  Employees who smoke and non-smokers have similar levels of absenteeism and productivity. 
C)  Health care costs are lower for employees who smoke. 
D)  Employees who smoke are typically more productive and have less absenteeism than non-smokers. 
A)  Non-smoking employees have lower levels of absenteeism than employees who smoke. 
B)  Employees who smoke and non-smokers have similar levels of absenteeism and productivity. 
C)  Health care costs are lower for employees who smoke. 
D)  Employees who smoke are typically more productive and have less absenteeism than non-smokers.

Question 14

Once informed by the employer of safety hazards or health regulations, it is the employee's responsibility to comply with occupational health and safety legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Improved individual employee health will have the LEAST impact on which of the following outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced absenteeism 
B)  improved compensation and reward systems 
C)  increased efficiency 
D)  better morale 
A)  reduced absenteeism 
B)  improved compensation and reward systems 
C)  increased efficiency 
D)  better morale

Question 16

Most jurisdictions require the establishment of health and safety committees with both union and management representation. Which of the following is one of the expectations of this approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  that it would educate the union about the problems their membership cause 
B)  that it would show the union how tough management can be 
C)  that it would help to develop a non-adversarial union-management climate 
D)  that it would force the union not to strike 
A)  that it would educate the union about the problems their membership cause 
B)  that it would show the union how tough management can be 
C)  that it would help to develop a non-adversarial union-management climate 
D)  that it would force the union not to strike

Question 17

A consequence of sealing windows, reducing outside air, and "buttoning up" buildings is the "sick building syndrome."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Health and safety procedures should be an important part of new employee orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health?

Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more effective?

If an injured employee has been off work for six months, that person has only a 20 percent chance of returning.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

The Internet and other forms of information technology can play a key role in health and safety programs.

An employee has been diagnosed with depression and possible mental illness. Her manager has organized professional counselling for her as part of the organizational response to her problems. This counselling is most likely a form of which of the following?

Which of the following best describes drug testing in the workplace?

Tom Jones was recently injured on the job at ABC Steel Factory. Whose responsibility is it to report the accident to the Workers' Compensation Board?

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Which category of service employees is at the highest risk of workplace violence?

Which of the following best describes employees who smoke?

Once informed by the employer of safety hazards or health regulations, it is the employee's responsibility to comply with occupational health and safety legislation.

Improved individual employee health will have the LEAST impact on which of the following outcomes?

Most jurisdictions require the establishment of health and safety committees with both union and management representation. Which of the following is one of the expectations of this approach?

A consequence of sealing windows, reducing outside air, and "buttoning up" buildings is the "sick building syndrome."

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others.

Health and safety procedures should be an important part of new employee orientation.

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Exam 12: Safety and Health

What is the best method to capitalize on the benefits of video display terminals while safeguarding employee health?

Which of the following is NOT an initiative that can make health and safety training more effective?

If an injured employee has been off work for six months, that person has only a 20 percent chance of returning.

Personal crises involving marital, family, financial, or legal matters are the most prevalent employee problems.

The Internet and other forms of information technology can play a key role in health and safety programs.

An employee has been diagnosed with depression and possible mental illness. Her manager has organized professional counselling for her as part of the organizational response to her problems. This counselling is most likely a form of which of the following?

Which of the following best describes drug testing in the workplace?

Tom Jones was recently injured on the job at ABC Steel Factory. Whose responsibility is it to report the accident to the Workers' Compensation Board?

Compare and contrast the two general types of stress. Include an example of each.

An occupational illness is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Which category of service employees is at the highest risk of workplace violence?

Which of the following best describes employees who smoke?

Once informed by the employer of safety hazards or health regulations, it is the employee's responsibility to comply with occupational health and safety legislation.

Improved individual employee health will have the LEAST impact on which of the following outcomes?

Most jurisdictions require the establishment of health and safety committees with both union and management representation. Which of the following is one of the expectations of this approach?

A consequence of sealing windows, reducing outside air, and "buttoning up" buildings is the "sick building syndrome."

Workplace signs of depression include decreased energy, irritability, and memory problems.

Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others.

Health and safety procedures should be an important part of new employee orientation.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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