Question 1

Why do health and safety concern both managers and supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer service, as well as safety, is extremely important. 
B)  Global competition is putting pressure on more organizations. 
C)  Cutting costs is growing in importance. 
D)  Occupational health and safety accidents are numerous and costly. 
A)  Customer service, as well as safety, is extremely important. 
B)  Global competition is putting pressure on more organizations. 
C)  Cutting costs is growing in importance. 
D)  Occupational health and safety accidents are numerous and costly.

Question 2

Many provinces, as well as federally regulated workplaces, have implemented regulations dealing with workplace violence. What are these part of?

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational health and safety regulations 
B)  security details 
C)  human rights regulations 
D)  labour regulations 
A)  occupational health and safety regulations 
B)  security details 
C)  human rights regulations 
D)  labour regulations

Question 3

An organization provides employees with access to trained professionals who provide short-term counselling and then refer the person to specialists in the area of need. What is this service called?

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term personal and family crisis intervention programs (CIPs) 
B)  critical incident stress workshops (CISs) 
C)  employee assistance programs (EAPs) 
D)  health and wellness programs 
A)  short-term personal and family crisis intervention programs (CIPs) 
B)  critical incident stress workshops (CISs) 
C)  employee assistance programs (EAPs) 
D)  health and wellness programs

Question 4

What is the best way to help young workers stay safe on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide them with extra training 
B)  restrict their roles around dangers and hazards 
C)  ensure safety is part of the company's culture 
D)  hire only those with previous experience 
A)  provide them with extra training 
B)  restrict their roles around dangers and hazards 
C)  ensure safety is part of the company's culture 
D)  hire only those with previous experience

Question 5

Which statement best describes organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It remains static. 
B)  It may change overnight. 
C)  It builds over time. 
D)  It cannot be changed. 
A)  It remains static. 
B)  It may change overnight. 
C)  It builds over time. 
D)  It cannot be changed.

Question 6

Most organizations have safety awareness programs that entail the use of several different media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an employee is experiencing severe personal problems, who would be the individual most likely to refer the worker to the company-sponsored employee assistance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee himself/herself 
B)  his or her spouse or significant other 
C)  a member of the clergy 
D)  his or her supervisor 
A)  the employee himself/herself 
B)  his or her spouse or significant other 
C)  a member of the clergy 
D)  his or her supervisor

Question 8

Which term defines using communications technology to bully someone?

Accepted Answer

A)  mobile bullying 
B)  online violence 
C)  electronic harassment 
D)  cyberbullying 
A)  mobile bullying 
B)  online violence 
C)  electronic harassment 
D)  cyberbullying

Question 9

The HR department is the main source of safety-related information for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An owner of an oil and gas company discovered that several employees working in safety-sensitive work environments smoked cannabis between shifts and on coffee breaks. The supervisor stated that he was not aware of cannabis use by the employees. What were the supervisor's legal responsibilities in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure that all workers, contractors, and visitors on the worksite were kept safe 
B)  to follow safe work procedures 
C)  to establish a health and safety program 
D)  to conduct workplace inspections and correct unsafe acts 
A)  to ensure that all workers, contractors, and visitors on the worksite were kept safe 
B)  to follow safe work procedures 
C)  to establish a health and safety program 
D)  to conduct workplace inspections and correct unsafe acts

Question 11

An organization with a formal safety program generally has a joint health and safety committee comprised of representatives from management, different departments and a pool of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Workplace security is an issue that is of increasing concern to both employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following provides short-term counselling and referrals to appropriate professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  return to work plans 
B)  workplace assessments 
C)  wellness programs 
D)  employee assistance programs 
A)  return to work plans 
B)  workplace assessments 
C)  wellness programs 
D)  employee assistance programs

Question 15

Many EAP providers offer 24/7 telephone access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Sun Life's Health Index, what percentage of employees have experienced stress at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  77 percent 
D)  85 percent 
A)  18 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  77 percent 
D)  85 percent

Question 17

Organizational culture happens rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An organization's reputation for social responsibility, leadership, trust and integrity, and total rewards has no impact on employee engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Organizations are paying decreasing attention to the concept of employee engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is one of the legal roles of supervisors with respect to ensuring the safety of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  to administer employee disciplinary procedures 
B)  to communicate to all workers how to work safely 
C)  to observe the workers' job performance behaviour on the job 
D)  to establish a health and safety program 
A)  to administer employee disciplinary procedures 
B)  to communicate to all workers how to work safely 
C)  to observe the workers' job performance behaviour on the job 
D)  to establish a health and safety program

Why do health and safety concern both managers and supervisors?

Many provinces, as well as federally regulated workplaces, have implemented regulations dealing with workplace violence. What are these part of?

An organization provides employees with access to trained professionals who provide short-term counselling and then refer the person to specialists in the area of need. What is this service called?

What is the best way to help young workers stay safe on the job?

Which statement best describes organizational culture?

Most organizations have safety awareness programs that entail the use of several different media.

If an employee is experiencing severe personal problems, who would be the individual most likely to refer the worker to the company-sponsored employee assistance program?

Which term defines using communications technology to bully someone?

The HR department is the main source of safety-related information for employees.

An organization with a formal safety program generally has a joint health and safety committee comprised of representatives from management, different departments and a pool of employees.

Workplace security is an issue that is of increasing concern to both employers and employees.

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Which of the following provides short-term counselling and referrals to appropriate professionals?

Many EAP providers offer 24/7 telephone access.

According to Sun Life's Health Index, what percentage of employees have experienced stress at work?

Organizational culture happens rapidly.

An organization's reputation for social responsibility, leadership, trust and integrity, and total rewards has no impact on employee engagement.

Organizations are paying decreasing attention to the concept of employee engagement.

What is one of the legal roles of supervisors with respect to ensuring the safety of workers?

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

Why do health and safety concern both managers and supervisors?

Many provinces, as well as federally regulated workplaces, have implemented regulations dealing with workplace violence. What are these part of?

An organization provides employees with access to trained professionals who provide short-term counselling and then refer the person to specialists in the area of need. What is this service called?

What is the best way to help young workers stay safe on the job?

Which statement best describes organizational culture?

Most organizations have safety awareness programs that entail the use of several different media.

If an employee is experiencing severe personal problems, who would be the individual most likely to refer the worker to the company-sponsored employee assistance program?

Which term defines using communications technology to bully someone?

The HR department is the main source of safety-related information for employees.

An organization with a formal safety program generally has a joint health and safety committee comprised of representatives from management, different departments and a pool of employees.

Workplace security is an issue that is of increasing concern to both employers and employees.

Under workers' compensation, injured workers are entitled to a cash payout in the case of permanent disability.

Which of the following provides short-term counselling and referrals to appropriate professionals?

Many EAP providers offer 24/7 telephone access.

According to Sun Life's Health Index, what percentage of employees have experienced stress at work?

Organizational culture happens rapidly.

An organization's reputation for social responsibility, leadership, trust and integrity, and total rewards has no impact on employee engagement.

Organizations are paying decreasing attention to the concept of employee engagement.

What is one of the legal roles of supervisors with respect to ensuring the safety of workers?

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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