Chapter 10: Benefits Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT one of the mandatory benefits?
a. Jury duty leave
b. Social security
c. Worker’s compensation
d. Severance pay
d. Severance pay
__________ is offered to employees when their employment is terminated. The amount paid to an employee depends on the length of his or her employment, as well as the employee’s level within the organization.
a. Worker’s compensation
b. Social security
c. Severance pay
d. A pension plan
c. Severance pay
__________ is a phenomenon that refers to employees who report to work while sick but have low productivity.
a. Presenteeism
b. Absenteeism
c. Attendance
d. Tardiness
a. Presenteeism
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an effective benefits program?
a. It should give employees the services they actually want and need.
b. It should be affordable for both the employee and the employer.
c. It should put more emphasis on organizational needs.
d. It should help recruit and retain quality talent.
c. It should put more emphasis on organizational needs.
(T/F) Unionized employees usually receive the same range of benefits as those who are non-union members.
True
Which other HRM processes should be kept in mind when making decisions about planning benefits?
a. The overall package of compensation and rewards.
b. Training, severance, and overtime.
c. Flextime, unique assignments, and promotion.
d. Social security, unemployment insurance, and compensation.
a. The overall package of compensation and rewards.
Which of the following is NOT one of the mandatory benefits?
a. Severance pay
b. Jury duty leave
c. Worker’s compensation
d. Social security
a. Severance pay
Benefits decisions should focus primarily on compensation.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which HRM processes should be kept in mind when making decisions about planning benefits?
a. Flextime, unique assignments, and promotion.
b. Compensation, promotion, and training.
c. Social security, unemployment insurance, and compensation.
d. Training, severance, and overtime.
b. Compensation, promotion, and training.
Unionized employees usually receive the same range of benefits as those who are non-union members.
a. False
b. True
False
__________ is a phenomenon that refers to employees who report to work while sick but have low productivity.
a. Presenteeism
b. Attendance
c. Absenteeism
d. Tardiness
a. Presenteeism
Which of the following is NOT true about worker’s compensation?
a. Is covers employees injured in the course of employment.
b. It provides financial compensation.
c. It covers rehabilitation services.
d. Its cost is shared between employees and employers.
d. Its cost is shared between employees and employers.
Which of the following is NOT true about the current demographic trends in the workforce?
a. 70% of men reported that to spend more time with family, they would be willing to take a pay cut.
b. One-third of children are born to single mothers.
c. About 80% of couples have single income households.
d. There are almost equal numbers of women and men in the workforce today.
c. About 80% of couples have single income households.
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an effective benefits program?
a. It should give employees the services they actually want and need.
b. It should be affordable for both the employee and the employer.
c. It should help recruit and retain quality talent.
d. It should put more emphasis on organizational needs.
d. It should put more emphasis on organizational needs.
Which of the following is the LEAST effective strategy for reducing the costs of healthcare benefits?
a. Emphasizing preventive care.
b. Managing the root causes of the most common health conditions.
c. Shifting most of the cost increases to employees.
d. Emphasizing health and wellness.
c. Shifting most of the cost increases to employees.
