Deck 25: Health and Well-Being

Question 1

Which of the following statements about health and well-being at work is inaccurate?

A) It is largely a response to reduced job security and increased stress in workplaces
B) It has become a lower HR priority in recent years
C) Government ministers have promoted it strongly
D) It reduces absence and increases productivity

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How many days of absence are caused in the UK each year due to stress?

A) 3 million
B) 8 million
C) 13 million
D) 18 million

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following types of organisational well-being is the most common?

A) Healthier food in staff restaurants
B) Employee health checks
C) Massages
D) Exercise classes

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following does not feature in the Job Characteristics Model?

A) Skill variety
B) Task identity
C) Creativity
D) Autonomy

Question 5

Which of the following was not an initiative taken by Royal Mail to reduce absence by increasing well-being?

A) Fitness instruction
B) Absence management training
C) Health screening
D) Job re-design

Question 6

What are the three main pre-requisites for employee well-being?

A) Happiness, engagement and relationships
B) Health, engagement and relationships
C) Happiness, health and engagement
D) Happiness, health and relationships