Question 1

Firms that offer part-time employment opportunities are shown to benefit from improved worker productivity and reduced employee turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most firms that offer food services hope to enhance employee morale and increase worker productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Legally required benefits became more popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of adding sabbaticals to its discretionary benefits plan.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numerous employees at Carson have elderly parents who need medical attention. 
B)  The health and safety record at Carson has been problematic in recent years. 
C)  Many experienced employees at Carson have quit because of burnout. 
D)  The majority of Carson employees have small children in daycare. 
A)  Numerous employees at Carson have elderly parents who need medical attention. 
B)  The health and safety record at Carson has been problematic in recent years. 
C)  Many experienced employees at Carson have quit because of burnout. 
D)  The majority of Carson employees have small children in daycare.

Question 5

Retirement plans that qualify for preferential tax treatment are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tax exempt plans 
B)  qualified plans 
C)  tax efficient plans 
D)  nonqualified plans 
A)  tax exempt plans 
B)  qualified plans 
C)  tax efficient plans 
D)  nonqualified plans

Question 6

Which of the following is the LEAST likely advantage to firms that offer part-time employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced nonfinancial compensation 
B)  improved work-life balance 
C)  reduced worker turnover 
D)  improved productivity 
A)  reduced nonfinancial compensation 
B)  improved work-life balance 
C)  reduced worker turnover 
D)  improved productivity

Question 7

An emerging class of health insurance programs is based on consumer-driven health care,where employees play a greater role in decisions on their health care,have better access to information to make informed decisions,and share more in the costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a short essay,describe the reasons the U.S.government established particular legally required benefits.

Accepted Answer

The U.S.government established programs

Question 9

With a health savings account,an employee can set aside an unlimited amount of pretax funds to pay for medical expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In most cases,the costs of voluntary benefits are paid by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  government agencies 
B)  state governments 
C)  employees 
D)  employers 
A)  government agencies 
B)  state governments 
C)  employees 
D)  employers

Question 11

Which Act provides employees up to 12 weeks a year of unpaid leave in specified situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
A)  Social Security Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Question 12

When a U.S.multinational company is designing a global customized benefits package,it should assume all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized benefits programs for all employees will achieve key benefits objectives 
B)  it is essential to determine a global corporate benefits strategy and determine what the company's identity should be 
C)  the culture of each country will have a major impact on the benefits workers desire 
D)  U.S. insurance plan designs will not be universally applicable in all countries 
A)  standardized benefits programs for all employees will achieve key benefits objectives 
B)  it is essential to determine a global corporate benefits strategy and determine what the company's identity should be 
C)  the culture of each country will have a major impact on the benefits workers desire 
D)  U.S. insurance plan designs will not be universally applicable in all countries

Question 13

Discuss the U.S.Supreme Court's ruling regarding the status of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Accepted Answer

Some states have legalized such marriage

Question 14

Surveys indicate that benefits and job security are the most important factors in job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jack,a construction worker,slipped and fell at a job site.As a result,Jack injured his knee and needs physical therapy and medical care.Jack's medical expenses would most likely be covered by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workers' compensation insurance 
B)  unemployment insurance 
C)  life insurance 
D)  Medicaid 
A)  workers' compensation insurance 
B)  unemployment insurance 
C)  life insurance 
D)  Medicaid

Question 16

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of replacing personal leave and vacation time with paid time off.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees at Carson express satisfaction with the firm's current PPO. 
B)  Last minute absences are a significant problem among Carson employees. 
C)  Retirement plans held by Carson employees suffered during the recession. 
D)  Carson employees are given the opportunity to telecommute when needed. 
A)  Employees at Carson express satisfaction with the firm's current PPO. 
B)  Last minute absences are a significant problem among Carson employees. 
C)  Retirement plans held by Carson employees suffered during the recession. 
D)  Carson employees are given the opportunity to telecommute when needed.

Question 17

Sabbaticals are temporary leaves of absence from an organization,usually at a reduced amount of pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a typical paid time-off benefit?

Accepted Answer

A)  leave to seek employment elsewhere 
B)  bereavement leave 
C)  rest breaks 
D)  military leave 
A)  leave to seek employment elsewhere 
B)  bereavement leave 
C)  rest breaks 
D)  military leave

Question 19

Some companies choose to offer disability insurance in addition to the mandated workers' compensation insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Benefits are valuable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  improving job satisfaction 
B)  recruiting new employees 
C)  retaining current employees 
D)  improving worker productivity 
A)  improving job satisfaction 
B)  recruiting new employees 
C)  retaining current employees 
D)  improving worker productivity

Firms that offer part-time employment opportunities are shown to benefit from improved worker productivity and reduced employee turnover.

Most firms that offer food services hope to enhance employee morale and increase worker productivity.

Legally required benefits became more popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of adding sabbaticals to its discretionary benefits plan.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Retirement plans that qualify for preferential tax treatment are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely advantage to firms that offer part-time employment?

An emerging class of health insurance programs is based on consumer-driven health care,where employees play a greater role in decisions on their health care,have better access to information to make informed decisions,and share more in the costs.

In a short essay,describe the reasons the U.S.government established particular legally required benefits.

With a health savings account,an employee can set aside an unlimited amount of pretax funds to pay for medical expenses.

In most cases,the costs of voluntary benefits are paid by ________.

Which Act provides employees up to 12 weeks a year of unpaid leave in specified situations?

When a U.S.multinational company is designing a global customized benefits package,it should assume all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Discuss the U.S.Supreme Court's ruling regarding the status of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Surveys indicate that benefits and job security are the most important factors in job satisfaction.

Jack,a construction worker,slipped and fell at a job site.As a result,Jack injured his knee and needs physical therapy and medical care.Jack's medical expenses would most likely be covered by ________.

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of replacing personal leave and vacation time with paid time off.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Sabbaticals are temporary leaves of absence from an organization,usually at a reduced amount of pay.

Which of the following is NOT a typical paid time-off benefit?

Some companies choose to offer disability insurance in addition to the mandated workers' compensation insurance.

Benefits are valuable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 10: Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Firms that offer part-time employment opportunities are shown to benefit from improved worker productivity and reduced employee turnover.

Most firms that offer food services hope to enhance employee morale and increase worker productivity.

Legally required benefits became more popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of adding sabbaticals to its discretionary benefits plan.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Retirement plans that qualify for preferential tax treatment are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely advantage to firms that offer part-time employment?

An emerging class of health insurance programs is based on consumer-driven health care,where employees play a greater role in decisions on their health care,have better access to information to make informed decisions,and share more in the costs.

In a short essay,describe the reasons the U.S.government established particular legally required benefits.

With a health savings account,an employee can set aside an unlimited amount of pretax funds to pay for medical expenses.

In most cases,the costs of voluntary benefits are paid by ________.

Which Act provides employees up to 12 weeks a year of unpaid leave in specified situations?

When a U.S.multinational company is designing a global customized benefits package,it should assume all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Discuss the U.S.Supreme Court's ruling regarding the status of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Surveys indicate that benefits and job security are the most important factors in job satisfaction.

Jack,a construction worker,slipped and fell at a job site.As a result,Jack injured his knee and needs physical therapy and medical care.Jack's medical expenses would most likely be covered by ________.

Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of replacing personal leave and vacation time with paid time off.Which of the following best supports this decision?

Sabbaticals are temporary leaves of absence from an organization,usually at a reduced amount of pay.

Which of the following is NOT a typical paid time-off benefit?

Some companies choose to offer disability insurance in addition to the mandated workers' compensation insurance.

Benefits are valuable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters