Question 1

According to the "payment for time not worked" category,all workers are guaranteed at least ten paid holidays each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe some of the ways employers have been trying to contain health insurance costs.

Accepted Answer

Employer efforts have focused on two are

Question 3

The Family and Medical Leave Act:

Accepted Answer

A) applies to employers having 10 or more employees during 20 or more calendar workweeks in the current or preceding year. 
B) preempts state laws under all circumstances. 
C) mandates continuation of medical coverage. 
D) requires the employer to provide up to 24 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. 
A) applies to employers having 10 or more employees during 20 or more calendar workweeks in the current or preceding year. 
B) preempts state laws under all circumstances. 
C) mandates continuation of medical coverage. 
D) requires the employer to provide up to 24 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Question 4

Compensation specialists often see flexible benefits plans as ideal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A major objective of the Pension Protection Act is to _____ 401(k)pension plans.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the number of 
B) alter the tax status of 
C) limit to very small employers the use of 
D) provide greater control over 
A) reduce the number of 
B) alter the tax status of 
C) limit to very small employers the use of 
D) provide greater control over

Question 6

​Unlike defined benefit pension plan,which guarantees nothing,the 401(k)plan guarantees payments based on years of service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Surveys show that employees who are satisfied with their benefits are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Generally speaking,a firm with a record of laying off large numbers of employees will have to pay a lower rate than those that do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Workers' compensation insurance rates depend on the seriousness of the occupations,each state's level of benefits for injuries,and the company's frequency and severity of employee injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Employers are tailoring their benefits programs to be family-friendly,because employees desire more work-life balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a benefit covered under Social Security insurance?

Accepted Answer

A) Old-age insurance benefits 
B) Disability benefits 
C) Short-term disability caused by a job-related accident 
D) Survivors' benefits 
A) Old-age insurance benefits 
B) Disability benefits 
C) Short-term disability caused by a job-related accident 
D) Survivors' benefits

Question 12

Employer-sponsored child care programs and elder care programs are similar because:

Accepted Answer

A) under both programs, most of the caregivers are men. 
B) both types of programs typically offer on-site care facilities to the employees who bring their wards to the workplace. 
C) both programs try to maintain or increase productivity by assisting employees with their responsibilities outside the workplace. 
D) both programs offer substantial income tax benefits to employees. 
A) under both programs, most of the caregivers are men. 
B) both types of programs typically offer on-site care facilities to the employees who bring their wards to the workplace. 
C) both programs try to maintain or increase productivity by assisting employees with their responsibilities outside the workplace. 
D) both programs offer substantial income tax benefits to employees.

Question 13

Today,the majority of U.S.employees get health coverage through their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Despite its high unemployment rate,in 2011,_____ became the first state to cut the number of weeks to 20 because its unemployment fund was so far in the red.

Accepted Answer

A) Pennsylvania 
B) Michigan 
C) South Dakota 
D) California 
A) Pennsylvania 
B) Michigan 
C) South Dakota 
D) California

Question 15

A portion of the payroll taxes is paid by workers and matched by their employers.In 2011,workers and their employers each paid _____ percent on every dollar of salary or wages paid.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.15 
B) 1.30 
C) 1.45 
D) 1.60 
A) 1.15 
B) 1.30 
C) 1.45 
D) 1.60

Question 16

Today,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With contributory pension plans,contributions are made jointly by employers and the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When communicating benefits programs to employees use:

Accepted Answer

A) correct legal language to avoid subsequent liability. 
B) one, uniform method to communicate to all employees. 
C) multiple media techniques. 
D) graphics and presentation software to conceal unpleasant news. 
A) correct legal language to avoid subsequent liability. 
B) one, uniform method to communicate to all employees. 
C) multiple media techniques. 
D) graphics and presentation software to conceal unpleasant news.

Question 19

Individuals can receive Social Security benefits as early as age:

Accepted Answer

A) 58. 
B) 62. 
C) 65. 
D) 67. 
A) 58. 
B) 62. 
C) 65. 
D) 67.

Question 20

Unlike preferred provider organizations (PPOs),where employees may have little choice in the doctor they see,health maintenance organizations (HMOs)allow employees to select their doctor of choice from a list of physicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the "payment for time not worked" category,all workers are guaranteed at least ten paid holidays each year.

Describe some of the ways employers have been trying to contain health insurance costs.

The Family and Medical Leave Act:

Compensation specialists often see flexible benefits plans as ideal.

A major objective of the Pension Protection Act is to _____ 401(k)pension plans.

Unlike defined benefit pension plan,which guarantees nothing,the 401(k)plan guarantees payments based on years of service.

Surveys show that employees who are satisfied with their benefits are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Generally speaking,a firm with a record of laying off large numbers of employees will have to pay a lower rate than those that do not.

Workers' compensation insurance rates depend on the seriousness of the occupations,each state's level of benefits for injuries,and the company's frequency and severity of employee injury.

Employers are tailoring their benefits programs to be family-friendly,because employees desire more work-life balance.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit covered under Social Security insurance?

Employer-sponsored child care programs and elder care programs are similar because:

Today,the majority of U.S.employees get health coverage through their employers.

Despite its high unemployment rate,in 2011,_____ became the first state to cut the number of weeks to 20 because its unemployment fund was so far in the red.

A portion of the payroll taxes is paid by workers and matched by their employers.In 2011,workers and their employers each paid _____ percent on every dollar of salary or wages paid.

Today,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

With contributory pension plans,contributions are made jointly by employers and the government.

When communicating benefits programs to employees use:

Individuals can receive Social Security benefits as early as age:

Unlike preferred provider organizations (PPOs),where employees may have little choice in the doctor they see,health maintenance organizations (HMOs)allow employees to select their doctor of choice from a list of physicians.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

According to the "payment for time not worked" category,all workers are guaranteed at least ten paid holidays each year.

Describe some of the ways employers have been trying to contain health insurance costs.

The Family and Medical Leave Act:

Compensation specialists often see flexible benefits plans as ideal.

A major objective of the Pension Protection Act is to _____ 401(k)pension plans.

​Unlike defined benefit pension plan,which guarantees nothing,the 401(k)plan guarantees payments based on years of service.

Surveys show that employees who are satisfied with their benefits are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Generally speaking,a firm with a record of laying off large numbers of employees will have to pay a lower rate than those that do not.

Workers' compensation insurance rates depend on the seriousness of the occupations,each state's level of benefits for injuries,and the company's frequency and severity of employee injury.

Employers are tailoring their benefits programs to be family-friendly,because employees desire more work-life balance.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit covered under Social Security insurance?

Employer-sponsored child care programs and elder care programs are similar because:

Today,the majority of U.S.employees get health coverage through their employers.

Despite its high unemployment rate,in 2011,_____ became the first state to cut the number of weeks to 20 because its unemployment fund was so far in the red.

A portion of the payroll taxes is paid by workers and matched by their employers.In 2011,workers and their employers each paid _____ percent on every dollar of salary or wages paid.

Today,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

With contributory pension plans,contributions are made jointly by employers and the government.

When communicating benefits programs to employees use:

Individuals can receive Social Security benefits as early as age:

Unlike preferred provider organizations (PPOs),where employees may have little choice in the doctor they see,health maintenance organizations (HMOs)allow employees to select their doctor of choice from a list of physicians.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Unlike defined benefit pension plan,which guarantees nothing,the 401(k)plan guarantees payments based on years of service.