Question 1

Disability insurance provides income protection for salary loss due to illness or accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Telecommuting involves employees using technology to work away from the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Employers must provide employees who have work-related injuries with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cash benefits 
B) medical services 
C) hospital services 
D) time off with full pay 
A) cash benefits 
B) medical services 
C) hospital services 
D) time off with full pay

Question 4

In addition to the funds contributed by employers, each state also contributes to funds for workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social Security provides health benefits to terminated employees and their families for 18 months following the employee's separation from the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that Orion should offer its employees a cafeteria plan?

Accepted Answer

A) A survey of Orion employees indicates that the majority of employees are very satisfied with the firm's current benefit offerings. 
B) Orion experiences very few workers' compensation claims each year as compared to similarly sized businesses in the Atlanta area. 
C) Orion employee surveys indicate that most employees are interested in either 401(k)plans or Roth IRAs as methods of saving for retirement. 
D) Orion uses an employee leasing firm to handle recruiting, hiring, and benefits administration. 
A) A survey of Orion employees indicates that the majority of employees are very satisfied with the firm's current benefit offerings. 
B) Orion experiences very few workers' compensation claims each year as compared to similarly sized businesses in the Atlanta area. 
C) Orion employee surveys indicate that most employees are interested in either 401(k)plans or Roth IRAs as methods of saving for retirement. 
D) Orion uses an employee leasing firm to handle recruiting, hiring, and benefits administration.

Question 7

What are vested funds? What is the difference between cliff vesting and graded vesting?

Accepted Answer

Vested funds are the money employer and

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an employer cost associated with granting leave to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Accepted Answer

A) paying temporary workers 
B) recruiting replacement workers 
C) paying employee for time not worked 
D) compensating for lower productivity of new workers 
A) paying temporary workers 
B) recruiting replacement workers 
C) paying employee for time not worked 
D) compensating for lower productivity of new workers

Question 9

A plan in which the employer's contribution to employees' retirement savings funds is specified is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) portable plan 
B) default investment plan 
C) defined benefit pension plan 
D) defined contribution pension plan 
A) portable plan 
B) default investment plan 
C) defined benefit pension plan 
D) defined contribution pension plan

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Newborn Mother's Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

A) guarantee pension plans and health insurance coverage for female employees who have recently given birth 
B) prohibit employer health plans from using incentives to encourage employees to leave the hospital after childbirth sooner than legally required 
C) prevent employers from discriminating against women affected by pregnancy or childbirth in respect to benefits coverage 
D) set minimum requirements for accessing the health records of female employees 
A) guarantee pension plans and health insurance coverage for female employees who have recently given birth 
B) prohibit employer health plans from using incentives to encourage employees to leave the hospital after childbirth sooner than legally required 
C) prevent employers from discriminating against women affected by pregnancy or childbirth in respect to benefits coverage 
D) set minimum requirements for accessing the health records of female employees

Question 11

Firms that subsidize day care centers are hoping to recruit employees, reduce absenteeism, decrease turnover, and improve morale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is no limit to the amount an employee can contribute pre-tax into a 401(k)plan each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Health care costs have dropped significantly in recent years due to government intervention and the increased use of HMOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Supplemental pay benefits can provide employees with time-off-with-pay for jury duty, vacations, funerals, and military responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which term refers to individualized plans allowed by employers to accommodate employee preferences for benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) variable pay plan 
B) cafeteria benefits plan 
C) matching plan 
D) executive perquisite plan 
A) variable pay plan 
B) cafeteria benefits plan 
C) matching plan 
D) executive perquisite plan

Question 16

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

Accepted Answer

A) unemployment insurance 
B) disability insurance 
C) health insurance 
D) pensions 
A) unemployment insurance 
B) disability insurance 
C) health insurance 
D) pensions

Question 17

Who contributes funds for workers' compensation benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) state governments 
B) federal government 
C) insurance providers 
D) employers 
A) state governments 
B) federal government 
C) insurance providers 
D) employers

Question 18

Benefits are an important aspect of employee compensation, and they involve the direct financial payments employees receive for remaining with an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provides guidelines regarding what rates of return employers should use in computing their pension plan values 
B) ensures that an employer must grant an employee up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for the birth or care of a newborn child, placement of a child for adoption, to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, or to care for the employee's own serious health condition 
C) prohibits an employer's health plan from using incentives to encourage employees to leave the hospital after childbirth after less than the legislatively-determined minimum stay 
D) sets minimum requirements for protecting individuals' health-care data accessibility and confidentiality 
A) provides guidelines regarding what rates of return employers should use in computing their pension plan values 
B) ensures that an employer must grant an employee up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for the birth or care of a newborn child, placement of a child for adoption, to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, or to care for the employee's own serious health condition 
C) prohibits an employer's health plan from using incentives to encourage employees to leave the hospital after childbirth after less than the legislatively-determined minimum stay 
D) sets minimum requirements for protecting individuals' health-care data accessibility and confidentiality

Question 20

All of the following are true statements regarding the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) employers must receive advance notice and medical certification from the employee 
B) eligible employees must have worked for the employer for at least one year 
C) employees must be employed at job sites with at least 50 employees 
D) up to 12 weeks must be granted in a 12-month period 
A) employers must receive advance notice and medical certification from the employee 
B) eligible employees must have worked for the employer for at least one year 
C) employees must be employed at job sites with at least 50 employees 
D) up to 12 weeks must be granted in a 12-month period

Disability insurance provides income protection for salary loss due to illness or accident.

Telecommuting involves employees using technology to work away from the office.

Employers must provide employees who have work-related injuries with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In addition to the funds contributed by employers, each state also contributes to funds for workers' compensation.

Social Security provides health benefits to terminated employees and their families for 18 months following the employee's separation from the firm.

What are vested funds? What is the difference between cliff vesting and graded vesting?

Which of the following is NOT an employer cost associated with granting leave to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

A plan in which the employer's contribution to employees' retirement savings funds is specified is known as a ________.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Newborn Mother's Protection Act?

Firms that subsidize day care centers are hoping to recruit employees, reduce absenteeism, decrease turnover, and improve morale.

There is no limit to the amount an employee can contribute pre-tax into a 401(k)plan each year.

Health care costs have dropped significantly in recent years due to government intervention and the increased use of HMOs.

Supplemental pay benefits can provide employees with time-off-with-pay for jury duty, vacations, funerals, and military responsibilities.

Which term refers to individualized plans allowed by employers to accommodate employee preferences for benefits?

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

Who contributes funds for workers' compensation benefits?

Benefits are an important aspect of employee compensation, and they involve the direct financial payments employees receive for remaining with an employer.

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________.

All of the following are true statements regarding the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act EXCEPT ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

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Exam 13: Benefits and Services

Disability insurance provides income protection for salary loss due to illness or accident.

Telecommuting involves employees using technology to work away from the office.

Employers must provide employees who have work-related injuries with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In addition to the funds contributed by employers, each state also contributes to funds for workers' compensation.

Social Security provides health benefits to terminated employees and their families for 18 months following the employee's separation from the firm.

What are vested funds? What is the difference between cliff vesting and graded vesting?

Which of the following is NOT an employer cost associated with granting leave to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

A plan in which the employer's contribution to employees' retirement savings funds is specified is known as a ________.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Newborn Mother's Protection Act?

Firms that subsidize day care centers are hoping to recruit employees, reduce absenteeism, decrease turnover, and improve morale.

There is no limit to the amount an employee can contribute pre-tax into a 401(k)plan each year.

Health care costs have dropped significantly in recent years due to government intervention and the increased use of HMOs.

Supplemental pay benefits can provide employees with time-off-with-pay for jury duty, vacations, funerals, and military responsibilities.

Which term refers to individualized plans allowed by employers to accommodate employee preferences for benefits?

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law?

Who contributes funds for workers' compensation benefits?

Benefits are an important aspect of employee compensation, and they involve the direct financial payments employees receive for remaining with an employer.

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________.

All of the following are true statements regarding the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act EXCEPT ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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