Question 1

Workers' compensation:

Accepted Answer

A)  replaces the worker's entire income until he/she is able to work again. 
B)  provides benefits for permanent, but not temporary, impairment. 
C)  gives survivors burial allowances and income benefits. 
D)  covers medical expenses up to $100,000. 
A)  replaces the worker's entire income until he/she is able to work again. 
B)  provides benefits for permanent, but not temporary, impairment. 
C)  gives survivors burial allowances and income benefits. 
D)  covers medical expenses up to $100,000.

Question 2

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,workplace homicides:

Accepted Answer

A)  have increased significantly in recent years. 
B)  tend to be directed at managerial staff. 
C)  have declined slightly in recent years. 
D)  are rarely reported. 
A)  have increased significantly in recent years. 
B)  tend to be directed at managerial staff. 
C)  have declined slightly in recent years. 
D)  are rarely reported.

Question 3

What tools are available to OSHA for ensuring worker safety? What are some modern health and safety concerns facing both OSHA and employers?

Accepted Answer

Summary of suggested answer -
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Question 4

The ________ holds that employers are not held liable for an employee's injuries when the negligence of another employee contributed to or caused the accident.

Accepted Answer

A)  doctrine of contributory negligence 
B)  fellow-servant rule 
C)  general duty provision 
D)  "no-fault" rule 
A)  doctrine of contributory negligence 
B)  fellow-servant rule 
C)  general duty provision 
D)  "no-fault" rule

Question 5

An effective safety program:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires a safety director to attend meetings with OSHA representatives. 
B)  includes a safety committee made of employees from all departments. 
C)  lets safety be its own reward for employees' safe performance. 
D)  enforces safety rules randomly and with flexibility. 
A)  requires a safety director to attend meetings with OSHA representatives. 
B)  includes a safety committee made of employees from all departments. 
C)  lets safety be its own reward for employees' safe performance. 
D)  enforces safety rules randomly and with flexibility.

Question 6

Employees who understand the connection between safety measures and the company's bottom line are likely to have less resistance to safety programs than employees who don't.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A complete wellness program does a number of things,one of which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  helping companies maintain their current level of benefits. 
B)  eliminating competition for personal leave and vacation. 
C)  recognizing employee accomplishments and achievements on the job. 
D)  educating employees about health risks and identifying those risks through testing. 
A)  helping companies maintain their current level of benefits. 
B)  eliminating competition for personal leave and vacation. 
C)  recognizing employee accomplishments and achievements on the job. 
D)  educating employees about health risks and identifying those risks through testing.

Question 8

OSHA's hazard communication standard gives employees the right to know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Khalil's performance has become increasingly poor.He is arguing with clients,and his co-workers are uncomfortable around him because of his displays of temper.Khalil's supervisor asks you,the HR manager,how to improve the situation.You should most likely suggest that the supervisor:

Accepted Answer

A)  refer Khalil to an EAP on the basis of emotional problems. 
B)  encourage Khalil to work the problem out himself. 
C)  refer Khalil to an EAP on the basis of his poor performance. 
D)  give Khalil a sabbatical that is effective immediately. 
A)  refer Khalil to an EAP on the basis of emotional problems. 
B)  encourage Khalil to work the problem out himself. 
C)  refer Khalil to an EAP on the basis of his poor performance. 
D)  give Khalil a sabbatical that is effective immediately.

Question 10

Employers may receive up to a one-year variance regarding compliance with new OSHA standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Once it has been reported that a firm has violated OSHA standards,the firm's stock prices typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  remain the same. 
B)  suffer long-term effects. 
C)  drop for several days. 
D)  increase in the short-term. 
A)  remain the same. 
B)  suffer long-term effects. 
C)  drop for several days. 
D)  increase in the short-term.

Question 12

Additional Case 16.1
Greenway Enterprises is a medium-sized manufacturer of electrical components. Recently, the company has experienced a number of workplace accidents. OSHA standards have not been violated in any of the accidents. One of the injured employees, Floyd, files a workers' compensation claim, which is upheld by the state. Doctors indicate that Floyd requires 8 weeks of vocational training before he can return to work.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.1.Which of the following covers the costs of Floyd's vocational training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total disability benefits 
B)  Impairment benefits 
C)  Rehabilitation benefits 
D)  Medical benefits 
A)  Total disability benefits 
B)  Impairment benefits 
C)  Rehabilitation benefits 
D)  Medical benefits

Question 13

Sabotage is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  technology thefts. 
B)  physical acts of violence. 
C)  violent acts of retaliation. 
D)  harmless pranks by co-workers. 
A)  technology thefts. 
B)  physical acts of violence. 
C)  violent acts of retaliation. 
D)  harmless pranks by co-workers.

Question 14

State workers' compensation laws have no mandates or safety regulations,but do give employers a financial incentive to create safe working environments.Employers with lots of accidents pay higher workers' compensation insurance costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Workplace safety is a significant issue because approximately ________ employees were injured on the job in 2011.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000,000 
B)  1,000,000 
C)  500,000 
D)  250,000 
A)  3,000,000 
B)  1,000,000 
C)  500,000 
D)  250,000

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular exposure to loud noise of 95 decibels has been linked to high blood pressure. 
B)  OSHA requires hearing protection for employees exposed to an average of 65 decibels of noise. 
C)  The majority of employees who should wear hearing protection are doing so on a regular basis. 
D)  Damage from exposure to loud noise is noticeable on a day-to-day basis when decibels exceed 100. 
A)  Regular exposure to loud noise of 95 decibels has been linked to high blood pressure. 
B)  OSHA requires hearing protection for employees exposed to an average of 65 decibels of noise. 
C)  The majority of employees who should wear hearing protection are doing so on a regular basis. 
D)  Damage from exposure to loud noise is noticeable on a day-to-day basis when decibels exceed 100.

Question 17

________ is a stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion,depersonalization,and reduced personal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a stress syndrome characterized by...

Question 18

The Cumberland Highlands Recreation Center (CHRC)has hired an independent lawn care company to maintain the county's softball and baseball parks.Merle,who works for the lawn care company,cut his hand very seriously while maintaining one of the ball fields.Which of the following is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA does not consider Merle an employee of CHRC. 
B)  Workers' compensation will not cover Merle's injury. 
C)  The CHRC will pay for Merle's workers' compensation. 
D)  The lawn care company will probably win if it sues the CHRC for Merle's worker compensation. 
A)  OSHA does not consider Merle an employee of CHRC. 
B)  Workers' compensation will not cover Merle's injury. 
C)  The CHRC will pay for Merle's workers' compensation. 
D)  The lawn care company will probably win if it sues the CHRC for Merle's worker compensation.

Question 19

OSHA offers a free consultation service to help businesses identify workplace hazards and improve safety management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dow Construction wants to control its workers' compensation costs,which have increased significantly in the past few years.All of the following would be appropriate for Dow EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  extending disability payments. 
B)  contesting potentially fraudulent claims. 
C)  providing on-site occupational health centers. 
D)  providing injury-prevention training to workers. 
A)  extending disability payments. 
B)  contesting potentially fraudulent claims. 
C)  providing on-site occupational health centers. 
D)  providing injury-prevention training to workers.

Workers' compensation:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,workplace homicides:

What tools are available to OSHA for ensuring worker safety? What are some modern health and safety concerns facing both OSHA and employers?

The ________ holds that employers are not held liable for an employee's injuries when the negligence of another employee contributed to or caused the accident.

An effective safety program:

Employees who understand the connection between safety measures and the company's bottom line are likely to have less resistance to safety programs than employees who don't.

A complete wellness program does a number of things,one of which is:

OSHA's hazard communication standard gives employees the right to know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Khalil's performance has become increasingly poor.He is arguing with clients,and his co-workers are uncomfortable around him because of his displays of temper.Khalil's supervisor asks you,the HR manager,how to improve the situation.You should most likely suggest that the supervisor:

Employers may receive up to a one-year variance regarding compliance with new OSHA standards.

Once it has been reported that a firm has violated OSHA standards,the firm's stock prices typically:

Sabotage is best described as:

State workers' compensation laws have no mandates or safety regulations,but do give employers a financial incentive to create safe working environments.Employers with lots of accidents pay higher workers' compensation insurance costs.

Workplace safety is a significant issue because approximately ________ employees were injured on the job in 2011.

Which of the following is a true statement?

________ is a stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion,depersonalization,and reduced personal accomplishment.

The Cumberland Highlands Recreation Center (CHRC)has hired an independent lawn care company to maintain the county's softball and baseball parks.Merle,who works for the lawn care company,cut his hand very seriously while maintaining one of the ball fields.Which of the following is most likely true?

OSHA offers a free consultation service to help businesses identify workplace hazards and improve safety management.

Dow Construction wants to control its workers' compensation costs,which have increased significantly in the past few years.All of the following would be appropriate for Dow EXCEPT:

Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

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Exam 16: Managing Workplace Safety and Health

Workers' compensation:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,workplace homicides:

What tools are available to OSHA for ensuring worker safety? What are some modern health and safety concerns facing both OSHA and employers?

The ________ holds that employers are not held liable for an employee's injuries when the negligence of another employee contributed to or caused the accident.

An effective safety program:

Employees who understand the connection between safety measures and the company's bottom line are likely to have less resistance to safety programs than employees who don't.

A complete wellness program does a number of things,one of which is:

OSHA's hazard communication standard gives employees the right to know about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Khalil's performance has become increasingly poor.He is arguing with clients,and his co-workers are uncomfortable around him because of his displays of temper.Khalil's supervisor asks you,the HR manager,how to improve the situation.You should most likely suggest that the supervisor:

Employers may receive up to a one-year variance regarding compliance with new OSHA standards.

Once it has been reported that a firm has violated OSHA standards,the firm's stock prices typically:

Sabotage is best described as:

State workers' compensation laws have no mandates or safety regulations,but do give employers a financial incentive to create safe working environments.Employers with lots of accidents pay higher workers' compensation insurance costs.

Workplace safety is a significant issue because approximately ________ employees were injured on the job in 2011.

Which of the following is a true statement?

________ is a stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion,depersonalization,and reduced personal accomplishment.

The Cumberland Highlands Recreation Center (CHRC)has hired an independent lawn care company to maintain the county's softball and baseball parks.Merle,who works for the lawn care company,cut his hand very seriously while maintaining one of the ball fields.Which of the following is most likely true?

OSHA offers a free consultation service to help businesses identify workplace hazards and improve safety management.

Dow Construction wants to control its workers' compensation costs,which have increased significantly in the past few years.All of the following would be appropriate for Dow EXCEPT:

Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

International HRM Challenge

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