Human Resource Chapter 13

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

C

Which of the following provides a fixed sum when employees reach a predetermined retirement age or can no longer work due to disability? A) workers' compensation B) Social Security C) pension plan D) group life insurance

C

All of the following are true statements regarding the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act EXCEPT ________. A) employers must receive advance notice and medical certification from the employee B) eligible employees must have worked for the employer for at least one year C) employees must be employed at job sites with at least 50 employees D) up to 12 weeks must be granted in a 12-month period

A

All of the following characterize cash balance plans EXCEPT ________. A) lacks portability B) offers predictable benefits C) considered hybrid pension plans D) employees earn interest on contributed amounts

A

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

A

Which of the following benefits is required by federal or state law? A) unemployment insurance B) disability insurance C) health insurance D) pensions

A

Which of the following conditions must be met for an injured employee to earn workers' compensation from the employer? A) The employee was injured while on the job. B) The employee suffered the injury through no fault of his or her own. C) The employee worked full-time for the employer for a minimum of 12 months. D) The employee received adequate job training to understand the position's requirements.

A

In which of the following can employers and employees deposit pretax wages to pay for noncatastrophic medical expenses? A) health maintenance organizations B) health benefits funds C) health savings accounts D) deferred savings plans

C

Which of the following benefits is NOT classified as a type of family-friendly benefit? A) sick leave B) subsidized child care C) on-site fitness facilities D) elder care

A

A plan that contains a formula for determining retirement benefits is known as a ________. A) defined contribution pension plan B) defined benefit pension plan C) cash balance plan D) 401(k) plan

B

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

B

A plan in which the employer's contribution to employees' retirement savings funds is specified is known as a ________. A) portable plan B) default investment plan C) defined benefit pension plan D) defined contribution pension plan

D

About how many million people work part-time in the United States? A) 1 B) 5 C) 11 D) 19

D

All of the following are typical reasons that employers provide severance pay when downsizing EXCEPT ________. A) reducing litigation chances B) ensuring good public relations C) reassuring remaining employees D) adhering to government requirements

D

Employers must provide employees who have work-related injuries with all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) cash benefits B) medical services C) hospital services D) time off with full pay

D

Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. Which of the following, if true, best supports Orion's decision to offer flextime to its employees? A) Orion's single-parent employees are frequently late when arriving to work. B) Orion allows some of its employees to telecommute at least one day each week. C) Many Orion employees must conduct business while traveling to different locations. D) Orion employs a large number of part-time employees, most of whom are near retirement age.

A

Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that Orion should offer its employees a cafeteria plan? A) A survey of Orion employees indicates that the majority of employees are very satisfied with the firm's current benefit offerings. B) Orion experiences very few workers' compensation claims each year as compared to similarly sized businesses in the Atlanta area. C) Orion employee surveys indicate that most employees are interested in either 401(k) plans or Roth IRAs as methods of saving for retirement. D) Orion uses an employee leasing firm to handle recruiting, hiring, and benefits administration.

A

Which of the following provides pay to an employee when he or she is temporarily out of work because of illness? A) sick leave B) severance pay C) supplemental pay D) workers' compensation

A

Which of the following terms refers to benefits for time not worked, such as unemployment insurance, vacation and holiday pay, and sick pay? A) supplemental pay benefits B) employee assistance C) financial incentives D) premium benefits

A

________ are groups of health care providers that contract with employers, insurance companies, or third-party payers to provide medical care services at a reduced fee. A) PPOs B) HMOs C) DMOs D) ADDs

A

All of the following are characteristic of 401(k) plans EXCEPT ________. A) categorized as a defined contribution plan B) deduction replaces Social Security tax C) pretax salary deductions invested D) considered a savings and thrift plan

B

All of the following are the most likely reasons that mental health costs are rising EXCEPT ________. A) widespread drug and alcohol problems B) more mental health referrals by specialists C) mental health claims triggering health care claims D) laws requiring employers to offer mental health benefits

B

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

B

Eric has worked full-time for a large manufacturing company for over three years. Eric and his wife have recently adopted a baby, and Eric wants to take time off from work to care for the child. Which of the following laws most likely applies to Eric's situation? A) Pregnancy Discrimination Act B) Family and Medical Leave Act C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act D) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

B

How is the Social Security program funded? A) sale of government bonds B) tax on employee wages C) tax on homeowners D) tax on luxury goods

B

Keith works as a construction foreman, and he is viewed as a reliable, competent employee. Keith was recently injured in a car accident while on vacation, and his injuries are so severe that he will not be able to return to work. Which of the following would most likely provide Keith with benefits? A) group life insurance B) unemployment insurance C) workers' compensation insurance D) supplemental unemployment benefits

B

Malcolm is interviewing for a new job and he is evaluating the quality of the pension plans offered for each company he is considering. One company offers a pension plan in which the company will make all contributions to the plan and will base his pension benefit on a formula linked to his pay at the time of retirement and the number of years he was with the firm. This pension plan is most likely classified as ________. A) qualified, defined benefit B) non-contributory, defined benefit C) non-contributory, defined contribution D) contributory, defined benefit

B

Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument that Orion should offer its employees a cafeteria benefits plan? A) Orion lacks the resources to join a low-cost health insurance plan, so the firm belongs to a pool with other businesses. B) Some Orion employees have indicated that they would like vision insurance, while others have no interest in dental insurance. C) Orion offers its employees a PPO health insurance plan, but employees have expressed interest in an HMO plan. D) Orion outsources its employee benefits program, so employees go through the plan's administrator when filing claims.

B

Stephanie has opted to work from 7 am to 3 pm so that she can be home when her son finishes school in the afternoons. Her company must offer ________ for Stephanie to have this option. A) shift work B) flextime C) telecommuting D) compressed workweeks

B

The Family and Medical Leave Act ________. 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

B

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010? A) Employers must offer health insurance coverage to employees who work at least 30 hours per week. B) Employers will be required to pay a 20% excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans. C) Contributions to health care flexible spending accounts have been capped at $2,500. D) Health plans with dependent coverage must expand eligibility up to age 26

B

Which of the following is a popular workers' compensation cost-control measure that involves coordinating the medical care and health insurance coverage for each injured employee? A) nurse management B) case management C) health maintenance D) medical rehabilitation

B

Which of the following is a prepaid health care system that provides medical services for employees who pay a nominal fee? A) PPO B) HMO C) DMO D) ESOP

B

Which of the following is an example of a compressed workweek? A) Maxwell works from 7 am to 3 pm Monday-Friday. B) Shannon works from 7 am to 5 pm Monday-Thursday. C) Tom works from 11 am to 7 pm five days per week. D) Bob works from 12 pm to 6 pm Monday-Sunday

B

Which of the following provides guidelines regarding what rates of return employers should use in computing their pension plan values? A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act B) Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act C) Social Security Act D) Equal Pay Act

B

Which of the following provides lower rates for the employer or employee and includes all employees regardless of health or physical condition? A) workers' compensation insurance B) group life insurance C) disability insurance D) pension plans

B

Which of the following refers to a plan in which employees contribute a portion of their earnings to a fund and the employer typically matches the contribution in whole or part? A) group investment plan B) 401(k) plan C) deferred profit-sharing plan D) employee stock ownership plan

B

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

B

Which of the following requires that most private employers continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time? A) FMLA B) COBRA C) OSHA D) ADA

B

Which of the following requires that pension rights be vested and protected by the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation? A) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Conciliation Act B) Employee Retirement Income Security Act C) Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act D) Social Security Act

B

Which term refers to individualized plans allowed by employers to accommodate employee preferences for benefits? A) variable pay plan B) cafeteria benefits plan C) matching plan D) executive perquisite plan

B

________ provide services like financial counseling, child care referrals, elder care referrals, adoption assistance, mental health counseling, and life event planning. A) Pension plans B) Employee assistance programs C) Family-friendly benefits D) Benefit management systems

B

) Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. All of the following questions are relevant to Orion's decision to add a cafeteria plan EXCEPT which one? A) What benefits are available to employees at Orion's main competitors? B) What costs would Orion incur for switching to a cafeteria benefits plan? C) How would a cafeteria plan alter Orion employees' Social Security benefits? D) What effect would a cafeteria plan have on the coverage that Orion employees receive?

C

All of the following are health care cost-control methods used by employers EXCEPT ________. A) requiring employees to pay high premiums B) benefits purchasing alliances C) requiring disability insurance D) encouraging medical tourism

C

All of the following are preventive services offered by employers as part of their wellness programs EXCEPT ________. A) anti-smoking incentives B) low-cost immunizations C) case management services D) stress management

C

All of the following benefits are required by federal or state law EXCEPT ________. A) workers' compensation B) unemployment insurance C) disability insurance D) maternity leave

C

COBRA requires most private employers to continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time, generally ________ months. A) 6 B) 12 C) 18 D) 24

C

Curt works at a computer firm that is experiencing financial difficulties. In an attempt to save money and prevent layoffs, the firm is enforcing a temporary reduction in work hours for Curt's division. Curt now works 35 hours a week instead of 40. Which of the following most likely describes this situation? A) flextime B) job sharing C) work sharing D) compressed workweek

C

For individuals born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age for non-discounted Social Security benefits is ________. A) 62 B) 65 C) 67 D) 70

C

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

C

Medicare provides a wide range of health services to people ________ or over. A) 55 B) 60 C) 65 D) 70

C

Nonfinancial payments like health and life insurance, pensions, time off with pay, and child care facilities are examples of ________. A) competency-based incentives B) variable pay C) benefits D) bonuses

C

Orion is a business software firm based in Atlanta that employs over 400 people. Orion has traditionally provided legislatively required benefits for its employees including Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Orion offers employees health and dental insurance. Orion employees work Monday through Friday on a 9 to 5 schedule. Orion's top executives are considering the idea of adding a flexible benefits plan and implementing a flexible work schedule. All of the following questions are relevant to Orion's decision to offer flextime and job sharing options to its employees EXCEPT which one? A) What do surveys indicate regarding overall job satisfaction among Orion employees? B) How would the productivity level of Orion's employees most likely change? C) What work schedule configurations are legal? D) What is the average rate of employee absenteeism at Orion?

C

Rita was terminated from her position as an accounts manager with Carson Financial, Inc. On her last day at work, Rita received a check for $3,500. Which of the following did Rita most likely receive from Carson Financial? A) merit pay B) annual bonus C) severance pay D) performance pay

C

Social Security offers all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) survivor's benefits for those insured under the Social Security Act B) disability payments to employees who become totally disabled C) tax refunds for retirees who are 55 and older D) Medicare program administration

C

Taxes on employee wages to fund Social Security apply to all earnings up to ________. A) $46,500 B) $63,700 C) $117,000 D) $124,300

C

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ________. A) 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 B) limits the ability of health plans to set annual or lifetime maximums on mental and nervous disorder benefits C) requires that most private employers continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time D) sets minimum requirements for protecting individuals' health-care data accessibility and confidentiality

C

The indirect financial and nonfinancial payments employees receive for continuing their employment with a company are called ________. A) compensation B) salary C) benefits D) remuneration

C

To be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, an employee must have worked ________ hours during the past twelve consecutive months. A) 850 B) 1000 C) 1250 D) 1600

C

What is the maximum number of weeks of unpaid leave that an employee may take under the Family and Medical Leave Act? A) six B) ten C) twelve D) sixteen

C

Which health benefit is offered by almost all employers? A) vision insurance B) chiropractic insurance C) prescription drug coverage D) health maintenance organization

C

Which of the following is NOT an employer cost associated with granting leave to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act? A) paying temporary workers B) recruiting replacement workers C) paying employee for time not worked D) compensating for lower productivity of new workers

C

Which of the following provides income and medical benefits to employment-related accident victims or their dependents? A) severance pay B) family and medical leave C) workers' compensation D) health insurance benefits

C

Which of the following represents the largest proportion of all reported disabilities? A) respiratory diseases B) cardiovascular diseases C) mental illness D) cancer

C

________ seek(s) to enable employees to balance their job and family responsibilities. A) Sick leave B) Pension plans C) Work-life benefits D) Benefit management systems

C

The primary difference between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations is that ________. A) PPOs are less costly than HMOs B) HMOs are more flexible than PPOs C) HMOs offer mental health services while PPOs do not D) PPOs allow patients to choose from a list of doctors without referrals

D

When an employer makes all of the contributions to the pension plan, the pension plan is classified as ________. A) qualified B) non-qualified C) defined contribution D) non-contributory

D

Which of the following occupations is commonly subjected to compressed workweeks? A) engineer B) attorney C) teacher D) pilot

D

Which of the following sets minimum mental health care benefits? A) Civil Rights Act B) Employee Mental Health Act C) Americans with Disabilities Act D) Mental Health Parity Act

D

Who contributes funds for workers' compensation benefits? A) state governments B) federal government C) insurance providers D) employers

D