229 Quiz 3 Flashcards
What comprises “direct compensation”?
a. wages or salaries, incentives, and employee recognition programs
b. wages or salaries, incentives, and commissions
c. employee recognition programs and wages or salaries
d. wages or salaries, flexible hours, incentives, and commissions
b. wages or salaries, incentives, and commissions
Which of the following best describes “total rewards”?
a. wages or salaries, incentives, and dental plans
b. incentives, dental plans, and life insurance coverage
c. wages or salaries, bonuses, and pension plans
d. what the employee receives in terms of both direct and indirect compensation
d. what the employee receives in terms of both direct and indirect compensation
Why does an organization take a strategic approach to total rewards?
a. to broaden/improve an employee’s competencies/skills
b. to align overall rewards with specific business objectives
c. to focus the employee on customer needs
d. to reinforce corporate values
b. to align overall rewards with specific business objectives
With the evolving landscape of work, what must a company do with its total rewards program?
a. continue with the existing philosophies of paying for a specific position
b. pay little attention to employees feeling appreciated
c. ensure it aligns with the dynamic forces
d. little need for compensation goals
c. ensure it aligns with the dynamic forces
Which of the following statements best describes “equity theory” of motivation?
a. It explains that an employee’s compensation is equal to the value of work performed.
b. It is a wage level at which all employers are compensating.
c. It is an equal amount of pay for all employees for work performed.
d. It explains how employees respond to situations in which they feel they have received more/less than what they deserve.
d. It explains how employees respond to situations in which they feel they have received more/less than what they deserve.
Which of the following groups includes only examples of internal factors that determine the wage mix?
a. worth of the job and legal requirements
b. worth of the job, the compensation policy of the organization, and the cost of living
c. worth of the job, the cost of living, and legal requirements
d. worth of the job, employer’s ability and willingness to pay
d. worth of the job, employer’s ability and willingness to pay
Which job evaluation system groups jobs sufficiently alike with respect to duties and responsibilities and given a common name and common pay?
a. job classification system
b. job ranking system
c. point system
d. factor comparison system
a. job classification system
Which job evaluation system is typically used for pay equity purposes?
a. job classification system
b. job ranking system
c. point system
d. factor comparison system
d. factor comparison system
Which of the following best describes a “wage curve”?
a. the current pay rates for various jobs within a pay grade in relation to their company ranking
b. the relationship between the relative worth of an employee and that of their peers
c. the gradual increase in pay over time to an employee
d. the average wage in a rate range
a. the current pay rates for various jobs within a pay grade in relation to their company ranking
Which skill-based pay system encourages employees to develop lateral skills?
a. rate ranges
b. pay grades
c. broadbanding
d. points system
c. broadbanding
Which phrase best describes what is important when designing a benefits program?
a. focusing on one or two key elements
b. offering the cheapest program
c. making decisions independently of employees’ desires
d. fitting the unique demographics of the organization
d. fitting the unique demographics of the organization
Which of the following benefits include only the legal obligations of an employer?
a. Canada/Québec Pension Plans, Employment Insurance (EI), extended medical plans, and provincial healthcare
b. Canada/Québec Pension Plans, Employment Insurance (EI), and provincial healthcare
c. Canada/Québec Pension Plans, provincial healthcare, and paid sick leaves
d. Canada/Québec Pension Plans, Employment Insurance (EI), and extended medical plans
b. Canada/Québec Pension Plans, Employment Insurance (EI), and provincial healthcare
Which statement about “employment insurance” benefits is true?
a. They ensure that there is always employment in Canada.
b. They entitle all individuals who are unemployed to receive benefits.
c. They are an amount of money paid on a formula based on the number of hours worked.
d. They ensure that all claimants have income when they are not working.
c. They are an amount of money paid on a formula based on the number of hours worked.
Which term refers to a pension plan that is based on the amount of accumulated funds and how much those funds can purchase at the time of retirement?
a. defined retirement plan
b. defined contribution plan
c. defined compensation plan
d. defined benefit plan
b. defined contribution plan
Which of the following best describes an EAP?
a. provision of diagnosis and counselling, referrals for substance/addiction abuse, medical leaves, and financial and emotional assistance
b. provision of diagnosis, counselling and necessary treatment for substance/addiction abuse, emotional, financial, or family difficulties
c. diagnosis and counselling, financial and emotional assistance, and childcare and eldercare
d. diagnosis and counselling, referrals for substance/addiction abuse, medical leaves, and childcare and eldercare
b. provision of diagnosis, counselling and necessary treatment for substance/addiction abuse, emotional, financial, or family difficulties
Which term is used to indicate the amount of commitment and dedication an employee has toward the job and the organization?
a. employee teams
b. employee empowerment
c. employee engagement
d. employee satisfaction
c. employee engagement
Which is a critical leadership practice that focuses on engagement?
a. providing a work environment where people have little control over their work
b. providing work where employees have control over their work
c. providing a safe work environment, complying with applicable statutes and regulations, and refusing any unsafe work
d. ensuring that all employees are directed by their managers
b. providing work where employees have control over their work
Which is the best definition for an “occupational disease”?
a. an abnormal condition caused by exposure to environmental factors in the workplace
b. a cut or fracture
c. exposure to a substance relating to a particular occupation
d. an accident in the workplace
c. exposure to a substance relating to a particular occupation
The textbook lists health and safety duties and responsibilities. Who is responsible for complying with all laws and regulations?
a. employers only
b. joint health and safety committee
c. supervisors and employers
d. employers and employees
d. employers and employees
Workers’ compensation is legislated by each provincial government. Which of the following best describes “workers’ compensation”?
a. compensating workers who feel they have been discriminated against in the workplace
b. ensuring that any employee who sues his employer will be paid
c. providing financial benefits to injured workers or workers who become ill as a result of their work environment
d. compensating union members during periods of strike
c. providing financial benefits to injured workers or workers who become ill as a result of their work environment
What Is the current emphasis of workers’ compensation?
a. compensating workers who feel they have been discriminated against in the workplace
b. creating a safety-conscious environment intended to reduce the number of work-related accidents, disabilities, and diseases
c. helping injured workers return to the workplace or compensating their families
d. compensating union members during periods of strike
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b. creating a safety-conscious environment intended to reduce the number of work-related accidents, disabilities, and diseases
The success of an organization’s safety program is dependent on which of the following?
a. the HR department
b. managers of operating departments
c. senior management
d. employees
b. managers of operating departments
What is the key objective of a safety program?
a. to get employees to comply with the law
b. to discipline employees when a safety infraction occurs
c. to create awareness of safety requirements and the benefits of following all necessary processes
d. to ensure that all documentation is done correctly
c. to create awareness of safety requirements and the benefits of following all necessary processes
What is “WHMIS”?
a. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
b. a common information system used for labelling substances
c. product with two types of labels (supplier and workplace labels)
d. working with Safety Data Sheets and proper training
a. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System