Question 1

The Conference Board of Canada has concluded that it is not possible to contain the cost of employee benefit programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In addition to paid holidays,some employers give workers additional personal use days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Both employees and employers make contributions toward a workers' compensation fund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives.Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

Accepted Answer

A) John Jones,who needs assistance to overcome a chemical dependency problem. 
B) Steve Brown,who needs legal help in a personal bankruptcy proceeding. 
C) Cindy Savage,who needs a list of qualified daycare facilities near the office. 
D) Kate Johnson,who needs help choosing an appropriate M.B.A.program. 
A) John Jones,who needs assistance to overcome a chemical dependency problem. 
B) Steve Brown,who needs legal help in a personal bankruptcy proceeding. 
C) Cindy Savage,who needs a list of qualified daycare facilities near the office. 
D) Kate Johnson,who needs help choosing an appropriate M.B.A.program.

Question 5

Most pension plans are now viewed as providing deferred income that employees accumulate during their working life and that belongs to them after a specified number of years of service.What view is this based on?

Accepted Answer

A) provincial law 
B) a pay-as-you-go philosophy 
C) a reward philosophy 
D) an earnings philosophy 
A) provincial law 
B) a pay-as-you-go philosophy 
C) a reward philosophy 
D) an earnings philosophy

Question 6

At the present time,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the past two decades,more and more employees have been receiving dental care insurance as a benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canada's workforce is becoming increasingly diverse.How is this having an impact on benefits programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater pension contributions are required by employers. 
B) There are lower out-of-pocket costs for employees. 
C) Benefit programs are becoming more family-friendly. 
D) Benefits packages now cover part-time as well as full-time employees. 
A) Greater pension contributions are required by employers. 
B) There are lower out-of-pocket costs for employees. 
C) Benefit programs are becoming more family-friendly. 
D) Benefits packages now cover part-time as well as full-time employees.

Question 9

Employment insurance benefits are available for illness,injury,maternity,parental,and adoption leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Who contributes financially to the Employment Insurance Fund that is used to support unemployment insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

A) employers and employees 
B) the government and employees 
C) unions and employees 
D) the government and employers 
A) employers and employees 
B) the government and employees 
C) unions and employees 
D) the government and employers

Question 11

Great Parcel Inc.has numerous office locations across Canada,including isolated areas with no access to the Internet.What would be the most efficient way for the company to communicate a new benefit to all its employees?

Accepted Answer

A) online modules 
B) a meeting in a central location 
C) trips by the organization's top executive team to all the locations 
D) payroll inserts 
A) online modules 
B) a meeting in a central location 
C) trips by the organization's top executive team to all the locations 
D) payroll inserts

Question 12

The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans both require employer and employee contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cost of health care programs has bec

Question 14

Workers' compensation insurance is based on a system of individual liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What considerations should an organization make in implementing an effective benefits program?

Accepted Answer

Benefits are an established and integral

Question 16

Logan Wolverine works for RAY Vision Inc.The employer deducts money every month from Logan's paycheque for his pension plan.RAY Vision matches this amount for his pension.What type of plan is this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Once extremely popular,group life insurance for employees has steadily declined in use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A primary objective of most benefits programs is to increase turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employees who resign from a position or who are terminated for cause may not be eligible to collect employment insurance (EI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is related to the recent use of employee assistance programs (EAPs)in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) They are increasing in use. 
B) They are decreasing in use. 
C) They add no costs to the employer. 
D) They are not geared for dealing with emotional problems. 
A) They are increasing in use. 
B) They are decreasing in use. 
C) They add no costs to the employer. 
D) They are not geared for dealing with emotional problems.

The Conference Board of Canada has concluded that it is not possible to contain the cost of employee benefit programs.

In addition to paid holidays,some employers give workers additional personal use days.

Both employees and employers make contributions toward a workers' compensation fund.

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives.Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

Most pension plans are now viewed as providing deferred income that employees accumulate during their working life and that belongs to them after a specified number of years of service.What view is this based on?

At the present time,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

In the past two decades,more and more employees have been receiving dental care insurance as a benefit.

Canada's workforce is becoming increasingly diverse.How is this having an impact on benefits programs?

Employment insurance benefits are available for illness,injury,maternity,parental,and adoption leave.

Who contributes financially to the Employment Insurance Fund that is used to support unemployment insurance claims?

Great Parcel Inc.has numerous office locations across Canada,including isolated areas with no access to the Internet.What would be the most efficient way for the company to communicate a new benefit to all its employees?

The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans both require employer and employee contributions.

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

Workers' compensation insurance is based on a system of individual liability.

What considerations should an organization make in implementing an effective benefits program?

Logan Wolverine works for RAY Vision Inc.The employer deducts money every month from Logan's paycheque for his pension plan.RAY Vision matches this amount for his pension.What type of plan is this?

Once extremely popular,group life insurance for employees has steadily declined in use.

A primary objective of most benefits programs is to increase turnover.

Employees who resign from a position or who are terminated for cause may not be eligible to collect employment insurance (EI).

Which of the following is related to the recent use of employee assistance programs (EAPs)in Canada?

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

The Conference Board of Canada has concluded that it is not possible to contain the cost of employee benefit programs.

In addition to paid holidays,some employers give workers additional personal use days.

Both employees and employers make contributions toward a workers' compensation fund.

Employer-sponsored employee assistance programs (EAPs)are created to help workers overcome hurdles in their personal lives.Which employee is the most likely to receive help under a typical EAP?

Most pension plans are now viewed as providing deferred income that employees accumulate during their working life and that belongs to them after a specified number of years of service.What view is this based on?

At the present time,employers are required to provide pension plans to all full-time employees.

In the past two decades,more and more employees have been receiving dental care insurance as a benefit.

Canada's workforce is becoming increasingly diverse.How is this having an impact on benefits programs?

Employment insurance benefits are available for illness,injury,maternity,parental,and adoption leave.

Who contributes financially to the Employment Insurance Fund that is used to support unemployment insurance claims?

Great Parcel Inc.has numerous office locations across Canada,including isolated areas with no access to the Internet.What would be the most efficient way for the company to communicate a new benefit to all its employees?

The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans both require employer and employee contributions.

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

Workers' compensation insurance is based on a system of individual liability.

What considerations should an organization make in implementing an effective benefits program?

Logan Wolverine works for RAY Vision Inc.The employer deducts money every month from Logan's paycheque for his pension plan.RAY Vision matches this amount for his pension.What type of plan is this?

Once extremely popular,group life insurance for employees has steadily declined in use.

A primary objective of most benefits programs is to increase turnover.

Employees who resign from a position or who are terminated for cause may not be eligible to collect employment insurance (EI).

Which of the following is related to the recent use of employee assistance programs (EAPs)in Canada?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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