Question 1

Portability makes it easy for employees who leave one firm to work for another firm to take their accumulated pension funds with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following best explains why many businesses use employee leasing firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firms save money by hiring part-time or temporary workers. 
B)  Investment opportunities are more plentiful and reliable. 
C)  Small companies are able to get better insurance rates. 
D)  Franchise owners can offer more flexible schedules. 
A)  Firms save money by hiring part-time or temporary workers. 
B)  Investment opportunities are more plentiful and reliable. 
C)  Small companies are able to get better insurance rates. 
D)  Franchise owners can offer more flexible schedules.

Question 4

Elizabeth works at an auto manufacturing firm that recently shut down for five weeks to change machinery.However,during the shutdown,Elizabeth was able to maintain her standard of living because of the firm's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  supplemental unemployment benefits 
B)  workers' compensation insurance 
C)  disability insurance 
D)  severance pay 
A)  supplemental unemployment benefits 
B)  workers' compensation insurance 
C)  disability insurance 
D)  severance pay

Question 5

Anne and Martha are both accountant supervisors at a large marketing firm.Anne works from 7:00 a.m.until 12:00 p.m.each day.Martha takes over the same position at 12:00 p.m.and works until 5:00 p.m.each day.Which of the following most likely describes this type of work arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A)  flextime 
B)  job sharing 
C)  work sharing 
D)  compressed workweek 
A)  flextime 
B)  job sharing 
C)  work sharing 
D)  compressed workweek

Question 6

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 7

Jenny must contribute at least 5% of her annual salary to her pension plan,and her employer contributes a set amount as well.She is given choices regarding how the money is invested.When she retires,the amount she has available will depend on how much she invested herself,and the rate of return on the investments she chose.This pension plan is most likely classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  qualified, defined benefit 
B)  non-contributory, defined benefit 
C)  contributory, defined contribution 
D)  contributory, non-qualified 
A)  qualified, defined benefit 
B)  non-contributory, defined benefit 
C)  contributory, defined contribution 
D)  contributory, non-qualified

Question 8

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 9

Employers are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant's past workers' compensation history by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Documenting employee absences,conducting exit interviews,and requiring written approval for personal leave are employer methods for controlling unemployment insurance costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following benefits is NOT classified as a type of family-friendly benefit?

Accepted Answer

A)  sick leave 
B)  subsidized child care 
C)  on-site fitness facilities 
D)  flexible work schedules 
A)  sick leave 
B)  subsidized child care 
C)  on-site fitness facilities 
D)  flexible work schedules

Question 14

In which of the following can employers and employees deposit pretax wages to pay for non-catastrophic medical expenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  health maintenance organizations 
B)  health benefits funds 
C)  health savings accounts 
D)  deferred savings plans 
A)  health maintenance organizations 
B)  health benefits funds 
C)  health savings accounts 
D)  deferred savings plans

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to benefits for time not worked,such as unemployment insurance,vacation and holiday pay,and sick pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  supplemental pay benefits 
B)  employee assistance 
C)  financial incentives 
D)  premium benefits 
A)  supplemental pay benefits 
B)  employee assistance 
C)  financial incentives 
D)  premium benefits

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following requires employers to treat women affected by pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions the same as any employee not able to work,with respect to all benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
B)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
C)  Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
D)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
A)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
B)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
C)  Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
D)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 18

All of the following are the most likely reasons that mental health costs are rising EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased drug abuse within society 
B)  more mental health referrals by specialists 
C)  mental health claims triggering health care claims 
D)  laws requiring employers to offer mental health benefits 
A)  increased drug abuse within society 
B)  more mental health referrals by specialists 
C)  mental health claims triggering health care claims 
D)  laws requiring employers to offer mental health benefits

Question 19

The more flexible a work schedule,the greater the effectiveness of the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Portability makes it easy for employees who leave one firm to work for another firm to take their accumulated pension funds with them.

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

Which of the following best explains why many businesses use employee leasing firms?

Elizabeth works at an auto manufacturing firm that recently shut down for five weeks to change machinery.However,during the shutdown,Elizabeth was able to maintain her standard of living because of the firm's ________.

Anne and Martha are both accountant supervisors at a large marketing firm.Anne works from 7:00 a.m.until 12:00 p.m.each day.Martha takes over the same position at 12:00 p.m.and works until 5:00 p.m.each day.Which of the following most likely describes this type of work arrangement?

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

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________.

Employers are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant's past workers' compensation history by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Documenting employee absences,conducting exit interviews,and requiring written approval for personal leave are employer methods for controlling unemployment insurance costs.

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

Which of the following benefits is NOT classified as a type of family-friendly benefit?

In which of the following can employers and employees deposit pretax wages to pay for non-catastrophic medical expenses?

Which of the following terms refers to benefits for time not worked,such as unemployment insurance,vacation and holiday pay,and sick pay?

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

Which of the following requires employers to treat women affected by pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions the same as any employee not able to work,with respect to all benefits?

All of the following are the most likely reasons that mental health costs are rising EXCEPT ________.

The more flexible a work schedule,the greater the effectiveness of the program.

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

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

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 13: Benefits and Services

Portability makes it easy for employees who leave one firm to work for another firm to take their accumulated pension funds with them.

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

Which of the following best explains why many businesses use employee leasing firms?

Elizabeth works at an auto manufacturing firm that recently shut down for five weeks to change machinery.However,during the shutdown,Elizabeth was able to maintain her standard of living because of the firm's ________.

Anne and Martha are both accountant supervisors at a large marketing firm.Anne works from 7:00 a.m.until 12:00 p.m.each day.Martha takes over the same position at 12:00 p.m.and works until 5:00 p.m.each day.Which of the following most likely describes this type of work arrangement?

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

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________.

Employers are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant's past workers' compensation history by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Documenting employee absences,conducting exit interviews,and requiring written approval for personal leave are employer methods for controlling unemployment insurance costs.

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

Which of the following benefits is NOT classified as a type of family-friendly benefit?

In which of the following can employers and employees deposit pretax wages to pay for non-catastrophic medical expenses?

Which of the following terms refers to benefits for time not worked,such as unemployment insurance,vacation and holiday pay,and sick pay?

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

Which of the following requires employers to treat women affected by pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions the same as any employee not able to work,with respect to all benefits?

All of the following are the most likely reasons that mental health costs are rising EXCEPT ________.

The more flexible a work schedule,the greater the effectiveness of the program.

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

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

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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