Question 1

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 2

Employees can sue employers who deliberately mislead them about health and welfare benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A pension plan where contributions are made solely by the employer is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributory plan 
B)  noncontributory plan 
C)  defined-benefit plan 
D)  defined-contribution plan 
A)  contributory plan 
B)  noncontributory plan 
C)  defined-benefit plan 
D)  defined-contribution plan

Question 4

Severance pay plans grant employees weekly benefits in addition to state unemployment compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Retired persons are eligible for Medicare at age:

Accepted Answer

A)  59 1/2 
B)  62 
C)  65 
D)  67 
A)  59 1/2 
B)  62 
C)  65 
D)  67

Question 6

Describe the requirements and provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Accepted Answer

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (

Question 7

Which of the following represents the greatest of money to which a dollar of employee compensation goes to in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplemental pay 
B)  Paid leave 
C)  Legally required benefits 
D)  Health,life and disability insurance 
A)  Supplemental pay 
B)  Paid leave 
C)  Legally required benefits 
D)  Health,life and disability insurance

Question 8

The Social Security program is funded by a tax paid by the employer,based on the employee's earnings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Annual interest earned on cash-balance pension plans are often tied to:

Accepted Answer

A)  five-year treasury rate 
B)  ten-year treasury rate 
C)  fifteen-year treasury rate 
D)  thirty-year treasury rate 
A)  five-year treasury rate 
B)  ten-year treasury rate 
C)  fifteen-year treasury rate 
D)  thirty-year treasury rate

Question 10

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,an employee returning to work does not necessarily have to be restored to his or her original job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law,and are usually funded by the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The decision on whether or not a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  union and Department of Labor representatives. 
B)  employees in consultation with the employer. 
C)  employer. 
D)  Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. 
A)  union and Department of Labor representatives. 
B)  employees in consultation with the employer. 
C)  employer. 
D)  Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Question 13

When communicating benefits packages to employees,using one,uniform method or technique is recommended for consistency,so that everyone hears the same message in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Federal government employees can usually be expected to be paid for ____ holidays a year.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 15

Laid off employees who have been working in employment covered by the Social Security Act may get unemployment insurance benefits for up to ____ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  24 
D)  26 
A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  24 
D)  26

Question 16

Some firms are penalizing employees for unhealthy habits by charging them higher health care premiums for habits such as smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Typically,in a 401(k)saving plan,the employer matches the employee contribution at the rate of 50 cents for every worker dollar contributed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Almost all workers with health coverage receive mental health benefits as part of their plans..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Typically,employees are offered a basic or core benefits package of life and health
insurance,sick leave,and vacation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Generation Y employees are probably less likely to be concerned with having pensions than Baby Boomers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Employees can sue employers who deliberately mislead them about health and welfare benefits.

A pension plan where contributions are made solely by the employer is referred to as a:

Severance pay plans grant employees weekly benefits in addition to state unemployment compensation.

Retired persons are eligible for Medicare at age:

Describe the requirements and provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Which of the following represents the greatest of money to which a dollar of employee compensation goes to in the United States?

The Social Security program is funded by a tax paid by the employer,based on the employee's earnings.

Annual interest earned on cash-balance pension plans are often tied to:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,an employee returning to work does not necessarily have to be restored to his or her original job.

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law,and are usually funded by the employer.

The decision on whether or not a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

When communicating benefits packages to employees,using one,uniform method or technique is recommended for consistency,so that everyone hears the same message in the same way.

Federal government employees can usually be expected to be paid for ____ holidays a year.

Laid off employees who have been working in employment covered by the Social Security Act may get unemployment insurance benefits for up to ____ weeks.

Some firms are penalizing employees for unhealthy habits by charging them higher health care premiums for habits such as smoking.

Typically,in a 401(k)saving plan,the employer matches the employee contribution at the rate of 50 cents for every worker dollar contributed.

Almost all workers with health coverage receive mental health benefits as part of their plans..

Typically,employees are offered a basic or core benefits package of life and health insurance,sick leave,and vacation.

Generation Y employees are probably less likely to be concerned with having pensions than Baby Boomers.

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Employee Selection

Training and Development

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Promoting Safety and Health

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

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

Employees can sue employers who deliberately mislead them about health and welfare benefits.

A pension plan where contributions are made solely by the employer is referred to as a:

Severance pay plans grant employees weekly benefits in addition to state unemployment compensation.

Retired persons are eligible for Medicare at age:

Describe the requirements and provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Which of the following represents the greatest of money to which a dollar of employee compensation goes to in the United States?

The Social Security program is funded by a tax paid by the employer,based on the employee's earnings.

Annual interest earned on cash-balance pension plans are often tied to:

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,an employee returning to work does not necessarily have to be restored to his or her original job.

Supplemental unemployment benefits are not required by law,and are usually funded by the employer.

The decision on whether or not a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:

When communicating benefits packages to employees,using one,uniform method or technique is recommended for consistency,so that everyone hears the same message in the same way.

Federal government employees can usually be expected to be paid for ____ holidays a year.

Laid off employees who have been working in employment covered by the Social Security Act may get unemployment insurance benefits for up to ____ weeks.

Some firms are penalizing employees for unhealthy habits by charging them higher health care premiums for habits such as smoking.

Typically,in a 401(k)saving plan,the employer matches the employee contribution at the rate of 50 cents for every worker dollar contributed.

Almost all workers with health coverage receive mental health benefits as part of their plans..

Typically,employees are offered a basic or core benefits package of life and health insurance,sick leave,and vacation.

Generation Y employees are probably less likely to be concerned with having pensions than Baby Boomers.

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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