Question 1

OSHA inspectors are planning a surprise inspection at a steel mill.Which of the following is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The steel mill management has the right to demand a search warrant. 
B)  The employer must prevent inspectors from entering the building according to federal law. 
C)  Surprise inspections are illegal except in cases of "imminent danger" in the workplace. 
D)  The inspectors will not have the right to question employers or employees. 
A)  The steel mill management has the right to demand a search warrant. 
B)  The employer must prevent inspectors from entering the building according to federal law. 
C)  Surprise inspections are illegal except in cases of "imminent danger" in the workplace. 
D)  The inspectors will not have the right to question employers or employees.

Question 2

Which of the following does BMW South Africa NOT include in its HIV/AIDS program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer educators 
B)  Training and workshops 
C)  Free condoms 
D)  Financial benefits 
A)  Peer educators 
B)  Training and workshops 
C)  Free condoms 
D)  Financial benefits

Question 3

To reduce the threat of sabotage,a company should most likely do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  discipline employees in front of co-workers. 
B)  hire quality employees and treat them fairly. 
C)  offer employees training in conflict management. 
D)  examine unexplained gaps in job applicants' resumes. 
A)  discipline employees in front of co-workers. 
B)  hire quality employees and treat them fairly. 
C)  offer employees training in conflict management. 
D)  examine unexplained gaps in job applicants' resumes.

Question 4

Members of OSHA's $100,000 club have:

Accepted Answer

A)  invested more than $100,000 in health and safety equipment for employees. 
B)  purchased health and safety insurance coverage of at least $100,000. 
C)  received fines of $100,000 or more for safety or health violations. 
D)  paid more than $100,000 in workers' compensation claims. 
A)  invested more than $100,000 in health and safety equipment for employees. 
B)  purchased health and safety insurance coverage of at least $100,000. 
C)  received fines of $100,000 or more for safety or health violations. 
D)  paid more than $100,000 in workers' compensation claims.

Question 5

Which company cited in your text trains its managers in how to spot and respond to domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liz Claiborne 
B)  United Airlines 
C)  Microsoft 
D)  United Parcel Service 
A)  Liz Claiborne 
B)  United Airlines 
C)  Microsoft 
D)  United Parcel Service

Question 6

Wellness programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  often duplicate the efforts of EAPs. 
B)  are an effort to reduce health-care costs. 
C)  have grown in response to pressure from OSHA. 
D)  usually have significant short-range positive results. 
A)  often duplicate the efforts of EAPs. 
B)  are an effort to reduce health-care costs. 
C)  have grown in response to pressure from OSHA. 
D)  usually have significant short-range positive results.

Question 7

Lionel Electrical has recently developed a comprehensive safety program.Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur at the firm as a result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing accident-related costs 
B)  Conducting fewer safety inspections 
C)  Experiencing fewer employee accidents 
D)  Receiving fewer workers' compensation claims 
A)  Reducing accident-related costs 
B)  Conducting fewer safety inspections 
C)  Experiencing fewer employee accidents 
D)  Receiving fewer workers' compensation claims

Question 8

Which of the following requires employers to provide employees with information about hazardous substances in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctrine of contributory negligence 
B)  The Hazardous Waste Act 
C)  Right-to-know regulations 
D)  The general duty provision of OSHA 
A)  The doctrine of contributory negligence 
B)  The Hazardous Waste Act 
C)  Right-to-know regulations 
D)  The general duty provision of OSHA

Question 9

Kingston Enterprises received a notice to provide information to employees about hazardous substances in the work environment.The notification was most likely in response to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act. 
B)  Occupational Safety and Hazard Act. 
C)  Hazard Communication Standard. 
D)  NIOSH Act. 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act. 
B)  Occupational Safety and Hazard Act. 
C)  Hazard Communication Standard. 
D)  NIOSH Act.

Question 10

According to research,fetal health is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  not linked to video display terminal usage of the mother. 
B)  negatively affected by the mother's extensive cell phone usage. 
C)  not affected by any chemicals utilized in manufacturing plants. 
D)  negatively affected by the mother's heavy video display terminal usage. 
A)  not linked to video display terminal usage of the mother. 
B)  negatively affected by the mother's extensive cell phone usage. 
C)  not affected by any chemicals utilized in manufacturing plants. 
D)  negatively affected by the mother's heavy video display terminal usage.

Question 11

Although employers are not allowed to ask a job candidate's HIV status,employers are able to test individuals for HIV after making a job offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After the controversy over fetal protection in the 70s and 80s,most companies include comprehensive fetal health provisions in their health insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is most critical to gather the input of ________ when developing an effective safety program.

Accepted Answer

A)  the CEO 
B)  line workers 
C)  HR representatives 
D)  middle management 
A)  the CEO 
B)  line workers 
C)  HR representatives 
D)  middle management

Question 14

An occupational injury that occurs from repetitive physical movements,such as assembly-line work or data entry,is called ________.

Accepted Answer

cumulative

Question 15

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.The HR manager at Greenway suspects that Floyd filed a fraudulent workers' compensation claim.Which of the following would be the most effective action to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditing Floyd's credit report for unpaid expenses 
B)  Communicating with workers who witnessed Floyd's accident 
C)  Refusing to pay any of Floyd's medical and rehabilitation expenses 
D)  Requesting that an OSHA inspector investigate the site of Floyd's accident 
A)  Auditing Floyd's credit report for unpaid expenses 
B)  Communicating with workers who witnessed Floyd's accident 
C)  Refusing to pay any of Floyd's medical and rehabilitation expenses 
D)  Requesting that an OSHA inspector investigate the site of Floyd's accident

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of U.S.employers have either a policy or a program addressing workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  70% 
A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  70%

Question 17

What roles do OSHA and the ADA play on AIDS/HIV in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Summary of suggested answer - AIDS progr

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST effective when a manager suspects that an employee is involved in domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Requesting that local law enforcement patrol the workplace 
B)  Providing closer parking for the abuse victim 
C)  Having a friend escort the abuse victim to the parking lot 
D)  Providing the employee time off for extreme cases 
A)  Requesting that local law enforcement patrol the workplace 
B)  Providing closer parking for the abuse victim 
C)  Having a friend escort the abuse victim to the parking lot 
D)  Providing the employee time off for extreme cases

Question 19

Additional Case 16.2
John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.2.John is most likely hoping that an EAP will:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate the need to carry workers' compensation insurance. 
B)  provide confidential treatment for employees with substance abuse problems. 
C)  prevent health problems by proactively encouraging and training employees to lead healthier lives. 
D)  help employees whose job performance is suffering due to physical, mental, or emotional problems. 
A)  eliminate the need to carry workers' compensation insurance. 
B)  provide confidential treatment for employees with substance abuse problems. 
C)  prevent health problems by proactively encouraging and training employees to lead healthier lives. 
D)  help employees whose job performance is suffering due to physical, mental, or emotional problems.

Question 20

Safety committees are collaborative efforts between employees and managers to police safety standards within a firm and report potential problems to OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

OSHA inspectors are planning a surprise inspection at a steel mill.Which of the following is most likely true?

Which of the following does BMW South Africa NOT include in its HIV/AIDS program?

To reduce the threat of sabotage,a company should most likely do all of the following EXCEPT:

Members of OSHA's $100,000 club have:

Which company cited in your text trains its managers in how to spot and respond to domestic violence?

Wellness programs:

Lionel Electrical has recently developed a comprehensive safety program.Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur at the firm as a result?

Which of the following requires employers to provide employees with information about hazardous substances in the workplace?

Kingston Enterprises received a notice to provide information to employees about hazardous substances in the work environment.The notification was most likely in response to the:

According to research,fetal health is most likely:

Although employers are not allowed to ask a job candidate's HIV status,employers are able to test individuals for HIV after making a job offer.

After the controversy over fetal protection in the 70s and 80s,most companies include comprehensive fetal health provisions in their health insurance.

It is most critical to gather the input of ________ when developing an effective safety program.

An occupational injury that occurs from repetitive physical movements,such as assembly-line work or data entry,is called ________.

Approximately what percentage of U.S.employers have either a policy or a program addressing workplace violence?

What roles do OSHA and the ADA play on AIDS/HIV in the workplace?

Which of the following is LEAST effective when a manager suspects that an employee is involved in domestic violence?

Safety committees are collaborative efforts between employees and managers to police safety standards within a firm and report potential problems to OSHA.

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

OSHA inspectors are planning a surprise inspection at a steel mill.Which of the following is most likely true?

Which of the following does BMW South Africa NOT include in its HIV/AIDS program?

To reduce the threat of sabotage,a company should most likely do all of the following EXCEPT:

Members of OSHA's $100,000 club have:

Which company cited in your text trains its managers in how to spot and respond to domestic violence?

Wellness programs:

Lionel Electrical has recently developed a comprehensive safety program.Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur at the firm as a result?

Which of the following requires employers to provide employees with information about hazardous substances in the workplace?

Kingston Enterprises received a notice to provide information to employees about hazardous substances in the work environment.The notification was most likely in response to the:

According to research,fetal health is most likely:

Although employers are not allowed to ask a job candidate's HIV status,employers are able to test individuals for HIV after making a job offer.

After the controversy over fetal protection in the 70s and 80s,most companies include comprehensive fetal health provisions in their health insurance.

It is most critical to gather the input of ________ when developing an effective safety program.

An occupational injury that occurs from repetitive physical movements,such as assembly-line work or data entry,is called ________.

Approximately what percentage of U.S.employers have either a policy or a program addressing workplace violence?

What roles do OSHA and the ADA play on AIDS/HIV in the workplace?

Which of the following is LEAST effective when a manager suspects that an employee is involved in domestic violence?

Safety committees are collaborative efforts between employees and managers to police safety standards within a firm and report potential problems to OSHA.

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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