Module 4 Work-Life Effectiveness

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the need that work-life effectiveness satisfies in the total
rewards mix?

A. It provides a valuable experience for one’s resume
B. It addresses employees’ intrinsic needs
C. It provides retirement programs so employees can relax
D. It satisfies the need to receive recognition for achievements

Answer 1

B. It addresses employees’ intrinsic needs

Question 2

A work-life professional is more likely than an HR practitioner to do which of the following?

A. Advocate work-life programs
B. Design work-life programs
C. Implement work-life programs
D. Administer work-life programs

Answer 2

A. Advocate work-life programs

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a culture change initiative?

A. Vacation sharing
B. Leave banks and disaster relief funds
C. Executive-on-loan program
D. Women’s advancement

Answer 3

D. Women’s advancement

Question 4

Work-life effectiveness

Answer 4

A specific set of organizational practices,
policies and programs plus a philosophy that
actively supports efforts to help employees
achieve success both at work and at home.

Question 5

Work-life portfolio (6)

Answer 5

1. Supporting health & wellness - EAPs, FML, proactive wellness strategies
2. Creating workplace flexibility
3. Caring for dependents
4. Financial support programs
5. Community involvement programs - external outreach, internal sharing
6. Culture change initiatives - interventions designed to eliminate barriers to inclusion & full productivity, D&I, women’s advancement, mentoring, work redesign, team effectiveness strategies, work environment initiatives, older worker initiatives