Question 1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Web-based benefits administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can easily overwhelm employees. 
B)  It increases the expenses of benefits administration. 
C)  It usually leads to the involvement of a third-party administrator. 
D)  It limits the self-service options for employees. 
A)  It can easily overwhelm employees. 
B)  It increases the expenses of benefits administration. 
C)  It usually leads to the involvement of a third-party administrator. 
D)  It limits the self-service options for employees.

Question 2

How do employee benefits provide competitive advantage to employers?

Accepted Answer

Benefits can be used to create and maint

Question 3

Which of the following is a voluntary employee benefit that employers may provide in addition to legally required benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical plans 
B)  Workers' compensation 
C)  Education assistance 
D)  Social security 
A)  Medical plans 
B)  Workers' compensation 
C)  Education assistance 
D)  Social security

Question 4

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) of 1988_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  requires employers to give 20 days' notice of mass layoff or plant closings 
B)  requires employers to give 30 days' notice of mass layoff or plant closings 
C)  mandates the payment of severance pay to employees 
D)  does not mandate the payment of severance pay to employees 
A)  requires employers to give 20 days' notice of mass layoff or plant closings 
B)  requires employers to give 30 days' notice of mass layoff or plant closings 
C)  mandates the payment of severance pay to employees 
D)  does not mandate the payment of severance pay to employees

Question 5

A vendor that provides administrative services to an organization is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  part-time employee. 
B)  whistle-blower. 
C)  mediator. 
D)  third-party administrator 
A)  part-time employee. 
B)  whistle-blower. 
C)  mediator. 
D)  third-party administrator

Question 6

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) defines a _____ as one requiring in-patient, hospital, hospice, or residential medical care or continuing physician care.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical leave event 
B)  serious health condition 
C)  life-threatening illness 
D)  qualifying event 
A)  medical leave event 
B)  serious health condition 
C)  life-threatening illness 
D)  qualifying event

Question 7

The concept of no-fault insurance implies that an injured worker would not receive benefits if the accident was the employee's fault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the minimum retirement age for employees to receive maximum Social Security benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  64 
B)  65 
C)  66 
D)  67 
A)  64 
B)  65 
C)  66 
D)  67

Question 9

Only employees who have worked at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the previous year are eligible for leave under the FMLA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Copayments are paid by insured individuals to cover their entire medical expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

FMLA leave is typically paid and employers are also required to cover the workload for employees on family leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Increasing the retirement age for employees is a strategy to keep the Social Security program insolvent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Jim, a 23 years old factory worker, was seriously injured when a hammer fell on his head while he was at his work station. Jim hadn't worn his safety helmet at the time of the accident even though the safety rules of the company necessitate the use of safety helmets at all times. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jim can claim Social Security benefits. 
B)  Jim will not receive workers' compensation because he is responsible for the injury. 
C)  Jim will receive severance payment when he returns to work after his injuries are healed. 
D)  Jim will receive workers' compensation even though he is responsible for the injury. 
A)  Jim can claim Social Security benefits. 
B)  Jim will not receive workers' compensation because he is responsible for the injury. 
C)  Jim will receive severance payment when he returns to work after his injuries are healed. 
D)  Jim will receive workers' compensation even though he is responsible for the injury.

Question 14

What are the family oriented benefits offered by employers? Which of these are mandated by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The law requires that employers allow el

Question 15

Organizations rarely view benefits as an effective retention tool because employees generally have very little understanding of the benefits provided by their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

George, a travel agent, shares some of his unused vacation time with his colleague Sam. Is such an arrangement legal in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Some companies have a "use it or lose it

Question 17

Developed nations are far more likely to provide compulsory, government-sponsored health plans for all citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Legally required benefits make up more than half of the total cost of benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do insurance plans offered by employers benefit employees even when employers do not pay any of the costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies that do not contribute to insurance costs must offer special benefits instead. 
B)  Employees are offered insurance plans at lower rates through group programs. 
C)  Employers, though they appear to have no costs, make some indirect legal contribution. 
D)  The amount paid by employees are tax-free only when employers make no contribution. 
A)  Companies that do not contribute to insurance costs must offer special benefits instead. 
B)  Employees are offered insurance plans at lower rates through group programs. 
C)  Employers, though they appear to have no costs, make some indirect legal contribution. 
D)  The amount paid by employees are tax-free only when employers make no contribution.

Question 20

According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health coverage is mandatory for every citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Web-based benefits administration?

How do employee benefits provide competitive advantage to employers?

Which of the following is a voluntary employee benefit that employers may provide in addition to legally required benefits?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) of 1988_____.

A vendor that provides administrative services to an organization is referred to as _____.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) defines a _____ as one requiring in-patient, hospital, hospice, or residential medical care or continuing physician care.

The concept of no-fault insurance implies that an injured worker would not receive benefits if the accident was the employee's fault.

What is the minimum retirement age for employees to receive maximum Social Security benefits?

Only employees who have worked at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the previous year are eligible for leave under the FMLA.

Copayments are paid by insured individuals to cover their entire medical expenses.

FMLA leave is typically paid and employers are also required to cover the workload for employees on family leave.

Increasing the retirement age for employees is a strategy to keep the Social Security program insolvent.

What are the family oriented benefits offered by employers? Which of these are mandated by the federal government?

Organizations rarely view benefits as an effective retention tool because employees generally have very little understanding of the benefits provided by their employers.

George, a travel agent, shares some of his unused vacation time with his colleague Sam. Is such an arrangement legal in the U.S.?

Developed nations are far more likely to provide compulsory, government-sponsored health plans for all citizens.

Legally required benefits make up more than half of the total cost of benefits.

How do insurance plans offered by employers benefit employees even when employers do not pay any of the costs?

According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health coverage is mandatory for every citizen.

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Exam 13: Managing Employee Benefits

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Web-based benefits administration?

How do employee benefits provide competitive advantage to employers?

Which of the following is a voluntary employee benefit that employers may provide in addition to legally required benefits?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) of 1988_____.

A vendor that provides administrative services to an organization is referred to as _____.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) defines a _____ as one requiring in-patient, hospital, hospice, or residential medical care or continuing physician care.

The concept of no-fault insurance implies that an injured worker would not receive benefits if the accident was the employee's fault.

What is the minimum retirement age for employees to receive maximum Social Security benefits?

Only employees who have worked at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the previous year are eligible for leave under the FMLA.

Copayments are paid by insured individuals to cover their entire medical expenses.

FMLA leave is typically paid and employers are also required to cover the workload for employees on family leave.

Increasing the retirement age for employees is a strategy to keep the Social Security program insolvent.

What are the family oriented benefits offered by employers? Which of these are mandated by the federal government?

Organizations rarely view benefits as an effective retention tool because employees generally have very little understanding of the benefits provided by their employers.

George, a travel agent, shares some of his unused vacation time with his colleague Sam. Is such an arrangement legal in the U.S.?

Developed nations are far more likely to provide compulsory, government-sponsored health plans for all citizens.

Legally required benefits make up more than half of the total cost of benefits.

How do insurance plans offered by employers benefit employees even when employers do not pay any of the costs?

According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health coverage is mandatory for every citizen.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual/Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

Filters