Question 1

This type of flexible work schedule allows employees to work four 10-hour days a week.

Accepted Answer

A) flextime 
B) compressed work week 
C) job sharing 
D) relaxed work standards

Question 2

The approximate annual cost of employee assistance programs (EAPs)is usually no more than how much?

Accepted Answer

A) $200 
B) $100 
C) $60 
D) $10

Question 3

By what percentage have total healthcare expenditures risen since 1960?

Accepted Answer

A) 100% 
B) 500% 
C) 2000% 
D) 5000%

Question 4

In the 1940s and 1950s,companies began offering ________ as an alternative to pay hikes in order to motivate employees through greater work benefits.

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Question 5

What are the implications of discretionary benefits for strategic compensation?

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Question 6

Define three types of life insurance.

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Question 7

Referrals to on-site child care or elder care centers and company-sponsored day care programs are examples of which type of service?

Accepted Answer

A) employee assistance programs 
B) family assistance programs 
C) day care 
D) cessation programs

Question 8

You broke your neck at work.The company called to inform you that they had to switch your benefits from the short-term disability account to the long-term disability account.Based on this decision,how long have you been off work?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months 
B) 12 months 
C) 1 month 
D) 18 months

Question 9

How are integrated paid time off policies different than holiday,vacation,sick leave,and personal leave policies?

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Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a condition manifesting short-term disability?

Accepted Answer

A) pregnancy 
B) recovery from surgery 
C) recovery from illness 
D) recovery from major injuries

Question 11

XYZ Company provides a program for its employees who need help dealing with the effects of domestic violence.XYZ Company can offer this kind of service through which of the following programs?

Accepted Answer

A) family assistance program 
B) employee assistance program 
C) wellness program 
D) employer assistance program

Question 12

Which of the following is a strategic purpose fulfilled by discretionary benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) accommodating a diverse workforce 
B) becoming similar to competing firms 
C) encouraging employee entitlements 
D) keeping a fixed workforce

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated paid time off policies?

Accepted Answer

A) Such policies distinguish among reasons for absence. 
B) Individuals have to justify reason for taking time off. 
C) Holiday,vacation,sick leave,and personal leave are combined. 
D) Can lead to increased unscheduled absences.

Question 14

________ are career and personal programs designed to develop the job-hunting skills and strategies of employees being laid off or terminated.

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Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a welfare practice?

Accepted Answer

A) overtime pay 
B) regular wages 
C) workers' compensation laws 
D) employee recreational areas

Question 16

________ are paid time off for professional activities,such as a research project or a curriculum development.

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Question 17

Companies that offer long-term disability insurance plans only require an elimination period that runs how long?

Accepted Answer

A) 12-18 months 
B) 1-2 months 
C) 8-12 months 
D) 3-6 months

Question 18

Unscheduled absenteeism has climbed to its highest levels in XYZ Company last month.In order to reduce the costs associated with unscheduled absenteeism,HR professionals in XYZ Company decided to change their paid time off policy.This company used to grant each employee 10 vacation days,5 paid days for sick leave,and 4 days for personal leave.With the new policy,this company combines vacation,sick leave,and personal leave policies into one single paid time off policy (i.e.,19 days).The management decided to keep funeral leave as a stand-alone policy.What is XYZ Company's new policy called?

Accepted Answer

A) integrated paid time off 
B) combined paid time off 
C) sabbatical leave 
D) volunteer leave

Question 19

Smoking cessation,stress reduction,and weight loss programs are examples of which type of employee benefit program?

Accepted Answer

A) employee assistance 
B) employee welfare 
C) wellness 
D) employee education

Question 20

Self-inflicted wounds and drug dependency are generally considered as what in most short-term disability insurance plans?

Accepted Answer

A) partial disability provisions 
B) exclusion provisions 
C) elimination provisions 
D) preexisting conditions

Exam 9: Discretionary Benefits