Question 1

Portability makes it easier for employees who leave a firm prior to retirement to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  switch to defined contribution pension plans 
B)  take their pension funds with them 
C)  designate a new pension beneficiary 
D)  invest their pensions in 401(k) plans 
A)  switch to defined contribution pension plans 
B)  take their pension funds with them 
C)  designate a new pension beneficiary 
D)  invest their pensions in 401(k) plans

Question 2

What is the main problem associated with defined benefits plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of employer matching 
B)  lack of portability 
C)  highly regulated 
D)  highly taxed 
A)  lack of employer matching 
B)  lack of portability 
C)  highly regulated 
D)  highly taxed

Question 3

According to research,most firms use ________ to motivate the short-term performance of managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  work-life benefits 
B)  annual bonuses 
C)  variable pay 
D)  training 
A)  work-life benefits 
B)  annual bonuses 
C)  variable pay 
D)  training

Question 4

To reduce unexpected absences,more employers are offering emergency child-care benefits,for example,when a young child's regular babysitter is a no-show.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the primary cause of rising unemployment tax rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourced workers 
B)  unsafe workplaces 
C)  executive perquisites 
D)  economic recessions 
A)  outsourced workers 
B)  unsafe workplaces 
C)  executive perquisites 
D)  economic recessions

Portability makes it easier for employees who leave a firm prior to retirement to ________.

What is the main problem associated with defined benefits plans?

According to research,most firms use ________ to motivate the short-term performance of managers.

To reduce unexpected absences,more employers are offering emergency child-care benefits,for example,when a young child's regular babysitter is a no-show.

What is the primary cause of rising unemployment tax rates?

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Exam 11: Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Portability makes it easier for employees who leave a firm prior to retirement to ________.

What is the main problem associated with defined benefits plans?

According to research,most firms use ________ to motivate the short-term performance of managers.

To reduce unexpected absences,more employers are offering emergency child-care benefits,for example,when a young child's regular babysitter is a no-show.

What is the primary cause of rising unemployment tax rates?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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