Question 1
An organization can increase diversity by offering work-life benefits.
True
False
Question 2
Studies show that the availability of benefits is what determines their use or value.
True
False
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the HR metrics used to assess and evaluate benefits programs?
Benefits as a percentage of payroll
Benefits expenditures per full-time equivalent
Earnings per share
Return on expenditures
Question 4
Setting reasonable start and end times, securing a distraction-free learning environment, including activities that put trainees in a good mood, and providing adequate breaks and nutritious meals throughout the training can help make trainees more confident about their learning abilities.
True
False
Question 5
In the ______ stage of the training process, the content and resources that meet the goals and objectives set in the training's design stage are determined and addressed.
Training development
Training delivery
Training design
Training transfer
Question 6
Which of the following does NOT apply to flextime, job sharing, and telecommuting?
They are mandatory.
They are flexible work arrangements.
They are voluntary benefits.
They can facilitate work-life balance.
Question 7
Which of the following is NOT one of the four health conditions that account for the majority of healthcare costs?
Obesity
HIV
Cancer
Diabetes
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT true about the current demographic trends in the workforce?
About 80% of couples have single income households.
70% of men reported that they would take a pay cut to spend more time with family.
The number of women in the workforce today is almost equal to the number of men.
One in three children is born to a single mother.
Question 9
Which of the following is NOT one of the mandatory benefits?
Severance pay
Social security
Worker's compensation
Jury duty leave
Question 10
In ______ plans, a managed care organization of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers makes a covenant with an insurer to provide health care services to employees or members at reduced rates.
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined benefit
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Defined contribution
Question 11
______ refers to a process that provides employees with opportunities to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that enable them to perform their current job-related duties more effectively and responsibly.
Career advancement
Employee development
Succession planning
Employee training
Question 12
HR planning, job analysis, and job design processes should all be considered in the job evaluation process.
True
False
Question 13
Which of the following laws is LEAST associated with determining compensation?
National Labor Relations Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Equal Pay Act
Question 14
______ may be offered to employees for career development purposes, and they can be provided either on- or off-site. It can be in the form of workshops, courses offered by consultants, or classes offered by universities.
Formal education
On-the-job training
Professional certification
Self-paced training
Question 15
______ refers to expanding the collective capacities of organizational members to engage effectively in leadership roles and processes.
Management training
Leadership development
Upward mobility
Career development