Question 1

Which of the following subjects are LEAST likely to be included in an employer-sponsored stress-management program?

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation techniques 
B)  tips on consuming alcohol usefully 
C)  coping skills 
D)  ways of dealing with difficult people 
A)  relaxation techniques 
B)  tips on consuming alcohol usefully 
C)  coping skills 
D)  ways of dealing with difficult people

Question 2

In addition to rewards for safe behaviour, it is equally important that organizations enforce safety rules through penalties such as discipline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following best describes job-related stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others and improve their performance. 
B)  Burnout is the first stage of eustress. 
C)  Providing music of any kind will help relieve stress. 
D)  Setting ever higher performance goals relieves employee stress by giving them self-esteem about their ability to achieve goals. 
A)  Stress that is harmful to some employees may be healthy for others and improve their performance. 
B)  Burnout is the first stage of eustress. 
C)  Providing music of any kind will help relieve stress. 
D)  Setting ever higher performance goals relieves employee stress by giving them self-esteem about their ability to achieve goals.

Question 4

Although there are over 70,000 chemicals used in the workplace, nearly all of these chemicals are safe and do not pose any concerns to workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The members of the safety committee should investigate only accidents resulting in serious injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Kent Factory Inc. is a sausage plant that has been receiving bad reports in the press related its health and safety problems. The reports are causing a loss in profits. Assume that you are the new HR manager. Which of the following would be one of your first initiatives to deal with the problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  fire the HR staff because they have been ineffective in dealing with the problems 
B)  alert the CEO that you are not a trained psychologist or a safety officer, so another department should handle the issue 
C)  invite the press for a tour of the facilities 
D)  diagnose the cause of the problems and formulate a plan to deal with them 
A)  fire the HR staff because they have been ineffective in dealing with the problems 
B)  alert the CEO that you are not a trained psychologist or a safety officer, so another department should handle the issue 
C)  invite the press for a tour of the facilities 
D)  diagnose the cause of the problems and formulate a plan to deal with them

Question 7

Employees do not have any specific duties related to their safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

Accepted Answer

A)  suggest professional help 
B)  diagnose the problem and urgently try to remedy it 
C)  do nothing, as the problem will most likely go away 
D)  suspend the employee so as to prevent workplace violence 
A)  suggest professional help 
B)  diagnose the problem and urgently try to remedy it 
C)  do nothing, as the problem will most likely go away 
D)  suspend the employee so as to prevent workplace violence

Question 9

What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  to administer employee disciplinary procedures 
B)  to communicate to an employee the need to work safely 
C)  to observe employee behaviour on-the-job 
D)  to monitor actions of supervisors 
A)  to administer employee disciplinary procedures 
B)  to communicate to an employee the need to work safely 
C)  to observe employee behaviour on-the-job 
D)  to monitor actions of supervisors

Question 10

Which of the following statements about penalties for violations of safety rules is NOT True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penalties are generally more harsh than those for other types of offences. 
B)  Penalties are usually stated in the employee handbook. 
C)  In the case of a serious violation, a first offence may be cause for termination. 
D)  Supervisors must take immediate action when unsafe acts are detected. 
A)  Penalties are generally more harsh than those for other types of offences. 
B)  Penalties are usually stated in the employee handbook. 
C)  In the case of a serious violation, a first offence may be cause for termination. 
D)  Supervisors must take immediate action when unsafe acts are detected.

Question 11

When individuals experience harmful stress for a long enough period, they often experience physiological changes such as increased heart rate, increased respiration, and increased blood pressure. What is the name of this type of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  cumulative trauma disorders 
B)  the alarm reaction 
C)  eustress 
D)  dysfunctional adaptation 
A)  cumulative trauma disorders 
B)  the alarm reaction 
C)  eustress 
D)  dysfunctional adaptation

Question 12

Harry Davis has been found guilty of smoking around a volatile substance in his workplace. It is his first offence after 25 years. The employer, ABC Inc., has a progressive disciplinary system, where employees are first given a written warning, then suspended for repeated violations, and dismissed as a last resort. What action should ABC Inc take?

Accepted Answer

A)  ABC Inc. must follow the progressive disciplinary system in punishing Harry. 
B)  ABC Inc. may choose to terminate Harry, even though it is his first offence. 
C)  ABC Inc. must involve the courts before making a decision. 
D)  ABC Inc. must involve the government before making a decision. 
A)  ABC Inc. must follow the progressive disciplinary system in punishing Harry. 
B)  ABC Inc. may choose to terminate Harry, even though it is his first offence. 
C)  ABC Inc. must involve the courts before making a decision. 
D)  ABC Inc. must involve the government before making a decision.

Question 13

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following would NOT be a wise strategy for you to follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private 
B)  remain calm 
C)  publicly ask the aggressor to back down, as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace 
D)  listen and be nonjudgmental 
A)  try to separate the individuals and ask them to see you individually in private 
B)  remain calm 
C)  publicly ask the aggressor to back down, as this would help with developing your authority in the workplace 
D)  listen and be nonjudgmental

Question 14

Health and safety committees in the workplace are comprised only of management representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The size of the organization usually determines the kinds of health services provided to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The success of a safety program depends largely on the HR department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inadequate recognition for a job well done can be a major stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Management is encouraged to involve employees in safety programs. Which of the following is NOT a way that employees should be involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  jointly setting safety standards 
B)  participating in safety training 
C)  developing safety legislation 
D)  establishing safety incentives and rewards 
A)  jointly setting safety standards 
B)  participating in safety training 
C)  developing safety legislation 
D)  establishing safety incentives and rewards

Question 20

What program aims to help employees with nutrition, weight control, and avoidance of substances harmful to health?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fitness program 
B)  an employee assistance program 
C)  a health service programs. 
D)  workplace fitness and health 
A)  a fitness program 
B)  an employee assistance program 
C)  a health service programs. 
D)  workplace fitness and health

Which of the following subjects are LEAST likely to be included in an employer-sponsored stress-management program?

In addition to rewards for safe behaviour, it is equally important that organizations enforce safety rules through penalties such as discipline.

Which of the following best describes job-related stress?

Although there are over 70,000 chemicals used in the workplace, nearly all of these chemicals are safe and do not pose any concerns to workers.

The members of the safety committee should investigate only accidents resulting in serious injuries.

Kent Factory Inc. is a sausage plant that has been receiving bad reports in the press related its health and safety problems. The reports are causing a loss in profits. Assume that you are the new HR manager. Which of the following would be one of your first initiatives to deal with the problems?

Employees do not have any specific duties related to their safety.

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?

Which of the following statements about penalties for violations of safety rules is NOT True?

When individuals experience harmful stress for a long enough period, they often experience physiological changes such as increased heart rate, increased respiration, and increased blood pressure. What is the name of this type of stress?

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following would NOT be a wise strategy for you to follow?

Health and safety committees in the workplace are comprised only of management representatives.

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behaviour.

The size of the organization usually determines the kinds of health services provided to employees.

The success of a safety program depends largely on the HR department.

Inadequate recognition for a job well done can be a major stressor.

Management is encouraged to involve employees in safety programs. Which of the following is NOT a way that employees should be involved?

What program aims to help employees with nutrition, weight control, and avoidance of substances harmful to health?

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Exam 12: Safety and Health

Which of the following subjects are LEAST likely to be included in an employer-sponsored stress-management program?

In addition to rewards for safe behaviour, it is equally important that organizations enforce safety rules through penalties such as discipline.

Which of the following best describes job-related stress?

Although there are over 70,000 chemicals used in the workplace, nearly all of these chemicals are safe and do not pose any concerns to workers.

The members of the safety committee should investigate only accidents resulting in serious injuries.

Kent Factory Inc. is a sausage plant that has been receiving bad reports in the press related its health and safety problems. The reports are causing a loss in profits. Assume that you are the new HR manager. Which of the following would be one of your first initiatives to deal with the problems?

Employees do not have any specific duties related to their safety.

An employee is showing signs of depression, including decreased energy, irritability, and hostility, in the workplace. What should the HR manager do?

What is the key role for the supervisor with respect to safety?

Which of the following statements about penalties for violations of safety rules is NOT True?

When individuals experience harmful stress for a long enough period, they often experience physiological changes such as increased heart rate, increased respiration, and increased blood pressure. What is the name of this type of stress?

Assume that you are a new manager at a manufacturing plant. On your first day, you are on the factory floor and notice one employee verbally abusing another; a fight was imminent. Which of the following would NOT be a wise strategy for you to follow?

Health and safety committees in the workplace are comprised only of management representatives.

Stress is any demand on the individual that requires coping behaviour.

The size of the organization usually determines the kinds of health services provided to employees.

The success of a safety program depends largely on the HR department.

Inadequate recognition for a job well done can be a major stressor.

Management is encouraged to involve employees in safety programs. Which of the following is NOT a way that employees should be involved?

What program aims to help employees with nutrition, weight control, and avoidance of substances harmful to health?

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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