Question 1

It's not as important for certain employees, such as those in an office setting, to be informed about health and safety requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some company dress codes may create health and safety problems for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do an organization's beliefs and values build over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  by making no key changes to the management team 
B)  through ongoing and dedicated efforts 
C)  by limiting the number of changes to the organization 
D)  as a result of strategic marketing and PR 
A)  by making no key changes to the management team 
B)  through ongoing and dedicated efforts 
C)  by limiting the number of changes to the organization 
D)  as a result of strategic marketing and PR

Question 4

What organizational outcomes are affected by employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  promotions, productivity, bonuses 
B)  retention, incentive pay, referrals 
C)  team development, sales projections, bonuses 
D)  turnover, absenteeism, loyalty 
A)  promotions, productivity, bonuses 
B)  retention, incentive pay, referrals 
C)  team development, sales projections, bonuses 
D)  turnover, absenteeism, loyalty

Question 5

What is one of the benefits of better employee health to an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  improved psychological performance 
B)  increased lawsuits 
C)  reduced absenteeism 
D)  organizational goal achievement 
A)  improved psychological performance 
B)  increased lawsuits 
C)  reduced absenteeism 
D)  organizational goal achievement

Question 6

The first step in coping with stress is to recognize the symptoms and identify the sources of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The employee's manager and a member of the safety committee should investigate every accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What programs could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  none - good heath is the employee's responsibility, not the employer 
B)  wellness programs that encourage health through elements such as exercise and nutrition 
C)  WHMIS training 
D)  programs beyond the legally required health and safety programs 
A)  none - good heath is the employee's responsibility, not the employer 
B)  wellness programs that encourage health through elements such as exercise and nutrition 
C)  WHMIS training 
D)  programs beyond the legally required health and safety programs

Question 9

Smoking in the workplace is still permitted in some organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly describe the duties of employers, supervisors, and workers under health and safety legislation.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental duty of every employer i

Question 11

The employees at ABC have had heavy workloads over the past year due to downsizing. The ABC CEO wants to introduce a stress management program that would control the consequences of this stress. Describe types of stress management programs that would help employees cope more effectively with the physiological and/or psychological consequences of stress.

Accepted Answer

Relaxation and meditation programs - Rel

Question 12

Research has found that 20 percent of employees would tell their manager if they had a mental health problem or similar problem that was affecting their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the key contributors to employee engagement is an employee's satisfaction with their wages or salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is part of an employer's obligation under health and safety regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide a hazard-free workplace 
B)  to ensure that workers use or wear safety equipment, devices, or clothing 
C)  to compensate employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors 
D)  to question employees who have filed safety complaints with the ministry of labour 
A)  to provide a hazard-free workplace 
B)  to ensure that workers use or wear safety equipment, devices, or clothing 
C)  to compensate employees who have been injured or have become ill due to work-related factors 
D)  to question employees who have filed safety complaints with the ministry of labour

Question 15

Which of the following is a major cause of workplace stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  unsafe conditions 
B)  flexible hours 
C)  investigations 
D)  a person's role in the organization 
A)  unsafe conditions 
B)  flexible hours 
C)  investigations 
D)  a person's role in the organization

Question 16

Organizational culture influences employee actions and behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following can reduce stress in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing the number of work days per week 
B)  allowing for more work flexibility 
C)  eliminating overtime opportunities 
D)  reducing the length of shifts 
A)  decreasing the number of work days per week 
B)  allowing for more work flexibility 
C)  eliminating overtime opportunities 
D)  reducing the length of shifts

Question 18

What is an employer's responsibility under health and safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide on-the-job safety training 
B)  to monitor workers' health and safety behaviours 
C)  to inform workers about safety and health requirements 
D)  to compile an annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses 
A)  to provide on-the-job safety training 
B)  to monitor workers' health and safety behaviours 
C)  to inform workers about safety and health requirements 
D)  to compile an annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses

Question 19

Which of the following is an occupational injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical exposure 
B)  fracture (workplace accident) 
C)  inhalation of fumes 
D)  stress 
A)  chemical exposure 
B)  fracture (workplace accident) 
C)  inhalation of fumes 
D)  stress

Question 20

The majority of employers have a formal safety program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It's not as important for certain employees, such as those in an office setting, to be informed about health and safety requirements.

Some company dress codes may create health and safety problems for employees.

How do an organization's beliefs and values build over time?

What organizational outcomes are affected by employee engagement?

What is one of the benefits of better employee health to an organization?

The first step in coping with stress is to recognize the symptoms and identify the sources of stress.

The employee's manager and a member of the safety committee should investigate every accident.

What programs could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

Smoking in the workplace is still permitted in some organizations.

Briefly describe the duties of employers, supervisors, and workers under health and safety legislation.

Research has found that 20 percent of employees would tell their manager if they had a mental health problem or similar problem that was affecting their performance.

One of the key contributors to employee engagement is an employee's satisfaction with their wages or salary.

What is part of an employer's obligation under health and safety regulations?

Which of the following is a major cause of workplace stress?

Organizational culture influences employee actions and behaviours.

Which of the following can reduce stress in the workplace?

What is an employer's responsibility under health and safety legislation?

Which of the following is an occupational injury?

The majority of employers have a formal safety program.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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Exam 3: Creating a Culture of Well-Being

It's not as important for certain employees, such as those in an office setting, to be informed about health and safety requirements.

Some company dress codes may create health and safety problems for employees.

How do an organization's beliefs and values build over time?

What organizational outcomes are affected by employee engagement?

What is one of the benefits of better employee health to an organization?

The first step in coping with stress is to recognize the symptoms and identify the sources of stress.

The employee's manager and a member of the safety committee should investigate every accident.

What programs could an organization offer to encourage healthier lifestyles among its employees?

Smoking in the workplace is still permitted in some organizations.

Briefly describe the duties of employers, supervisors, and workers under health and safety legislation.

Research has found that 20 percent of employees would tell their manager if they had a mental health problem or similar problem that was affecting their performance.

One of the key contributors to employee engagement is an employee's satisfaction with their wages or salary.

What is part of an employer's obligation under health and safety regulations?

Which of the following is a major cause of workplace stress?

Organizational culture influences employee actions and behaviours.

Which of the following can reduce stress in the workplace?

What is an employer's responsibility under health and safety legislation?

Which of the following is an occupational injury?

The majority of employers have a formal safety program.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

Filters