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Chapter 15: Employee Safety, Well-Being, and Wellness
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. What are the components that make up employee well-being?
A. safety, health, satisfaction, and engagement
B. education, safety, cyber security, and marital status
C. exercise, nutrition, cyber security, and organizational success
D. safety, health, financial security, and customer privacy
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Case for Employee Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
2. The purpose of the ______ is to assure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing safety and health standards.
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
C. National Labor Relations Board
D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: The Legal Backdrop: Government Agencies and Resources
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
3. The ______ is the federal agency that supports research on workplace safety and health and makes recommendations to employers.
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
C. National Labor Relations Board
D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: The Legal Backdrop: Government Agencies and Resources
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
4. Crashing a forklift into a wall is an example of a ______, which is a safety and health outcome that can be measured and analyzed by organizations.
A. near miss
B. workplace accidents
C. workplace injury
D. fatality
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
5. One of the housekeepers working at the hospital accidentally spilled an entire bottle of toilet cleaner in the hallway outside of a patient’s room. What is this an example of?
A. workplace injury
B. unsafe behavior
C. workplace accident
D. a near miss
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
6. While trying to clean up a chemical that was accidentally spilled, an employee got some of the chemical in her eyes. What is this an example of?
A. workplace injury
B. workplace accident
C. near miss
D. a stressor
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
7. The most extreme and rare being type of safety and health outcomes that can be measured and analyzed by organizations are ______.
A. workplace injuries
B. workplace accidents
C. near misses
D. fatalities
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
8. Allan works on a construction site. He forgot his hard hat and walked into the work zone. A coworker noticed he was about to be hit in the head by a falling hammer and yells at him to move. Allan is not hurt. How would you describe this outcome?
A. an antecedent
B. an accident
C. a near miss
D. a safety behavior
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
9. An employee reports that he nearly slipped and fell when water was left on the floor. As a human resource professional, you consider this a ______.
A. self-report of a near miss
B. customer complaint
C. workplace accident
D. workplace injury
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
10. Safety ______ is the extent to which workers follow the safety rules and regulations, such as wearing personal protective equipment to protect them from the specific hazards that they are exposed to in their jobs.
A. compliance behavior
B. knowledge
C. motivation
D. participation behavior
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
11. A laboratory worker wears personal protection equipment and consistently follows all of the lab’s safety rules. This worker could be described as ______.
A. engaged in workplace intervention
B. a subject matter expert
C. safety compliant
D. controlling their physical environment
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
12. Because serious accidents and injuries are relatively rare, what is one of the biggest challenges with measuring and preventing catastrophic safety problems?
A. the safety base problem
B. the high-base rate problem
C. the base-rate problem
D. the low base-rate problem
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
13. Safety ______ refers to employees’ willingness to support safety among their coworkers.
A. compliance behavior
B. knowledge
C. motivation
D. participation behavior
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
14. Bill forgot to wear his hard hat and walked into a construction site work zone. A coworker reminded him that hard hats are required in the work zone. Bill’s coworker engaged in a safety ______.
A. compliance behavior
B. reprimand
C. stressor
D. participation behavior
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
15. Safety ______ or the worker’s value for safety and desire to perform safely on the job is a key factor that has been shown repeatedly to be important for safe behaviors.
A. knowledge
B. motivation
C. climate
D. control
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
16. When hiring for a particularly hazardous job, an employer may choose to hire applicants who are a lower safety risk. One worker characteristic they could consider that may make the applicant a lower safety risk is ______.
A. conscientiousness
B. risk-taking
C. experience
D. introversion
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
17. Safety ______ is one of the most significant predictors of safe behavior at work.
A. knowledge
B. officer power
C. motivation
D. climate
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
18. Which is a key way that management can promote a safety climate?
A. modeling safe behaviors
B. writing strict rules
C. dealing with the physical environment
D. appointing a safety officer
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
19. Safety ______ is the shared understanding that workers have about the importance of safety.
A. knowledge
B. motivation
C. climate
D. control
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
20. Although workers and supervisors play a role in maintaining safety, the ______ obviously plays a role as well illustrating the importance of physical factors organizations can use do improve safety.
A. safety climate
B. hierarchy of controls
C. safety committee
D. physical environment
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
21. The ______ demonstrates that the elimination of safety hazards is the most effective way to increase safety, but that there are also other less effective approaches that the organization can take.
A. safety climate
B. hierarchy of controls
C. compliance chart
D. enforcement grid
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
22. Work–life balance issues are an example of ______ that can lead to distractions and to errors and accidents in the workplace.
A. near misses
B. stressors
C. worker health issues
D. strains
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
23. Aaron’s inner ear was injured over the weekend when he was setting off fireworks. He did not say anything and went to work as normal. When a coworker started a loud machine near Aaron he winced in pain and covered his ears with his hands. In the process, he dropped his blow torch and started a small fire. Given the scenario, what describes the cause of this accident?
A. physical environment
B. lack of safety motivation
C. lack of safety knowledge
D. worker health
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
24. Darius was distracted at work because his wife is in the hospital. He stepped away from his desk for a few minutes to take a private call on his cell phone and forgot to lock his laptop. When he returned to his desk, his laptop was gone and he realized instantly the seriousness of the problem since his computer houses propriety information as well as employee information. Given the information provided, what did Darius’ distraction lead to?
A. workplace injury
B. a safety issue
C. a near miss
D. work-to-family conflict
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
25. Human resource professionals play a central role in analyzing why a safety or health issue occurred in the workplace. Once they know the cause, what is the next piece of their responsibility?
A. determine fault
B. develop a safety program
C. pay for damages
D. dismiss responsible people
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
26. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers with more than ______ employees to maintain safety records about recordable events.
A. 15
B. 100
C. 10
D. 50
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
27. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, recordable events include ______.
A. work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
B. work-related injuries, serious medical conditions, and life events
C. injuries, illness, and life events
D. work-related fatalities, injuries, and near misses
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
28. Which is a regulation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
A. reporting near misses
B. holding safety training for employees
C. providing wellness programs
D. applying the hierarchy of controls
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
29. If an employee sees a safety violation in the workplace, who can they call to file a complaint?
A. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
B. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
C. Society for Human Resource Management
D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
30. Jane reported to her company about a growing mold issue in the building where she works. As a result, Jane was suspended from work without pay. To whom can Jane report the retaliation for assistance?
A. Society for Human Resource Management
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
31. Jorge’s first language is Spanish. He attended a safety training that was conducted in English. When Jorge asked to have the training material provided in Spanish, his company refused. Who can he contact to resolve the situation?
A. Society for Human Resource Management
B. Total Worker Health Commission
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
32. The goal for most ______ approaches is to reduce musculoskeletal disorders such as muscle strain, back injury, or carpal tunnel syndrome.
A. stressor
B. safety climate
C. ergonomic
D. injury-prevention
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ergonomics and Office Design
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
33. Workers with ______ in their offices reported poorer sleep (i.e., shorter sleep duration, poorer sleep quality) and less physical activity.
A. fewer plants
B. less natural light
C. open floor plans
D. windows
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ergonomics and Office Design
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
34. Research shows that open-office space may lead to ______.
A. greater stress
B. less collaboration
C. poor sleep
D. back problems
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ergonomics and Office Design
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
35. The idea of ______ is that such work arrangements would lead to greater creativity and sharing of ideas.
A. open offices
B. cubicles
C. ergonomic design
D. telecommuting
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ergonomics and Office Design
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
36. Human error, such as falling for a phishing scam, is considered one of the greatest organizational cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ______ is/are seen as one of the most useful solutions to this vulnerability.
A. a safety climate
B. employee training
C. safety officers
D. password encryption
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Cybersecurity
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
37. Changing passwords frequently, limiting access to sensitive data, and multilevel authentication for access to data are all part of ______.
A. cybersecurity
B. the hierarchy of controls
C. ergonomic design
D. safety knowledge
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Cybersecurity
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
38. European rules for employee privacy are more focused on ______ than other countries.
A. customer rights
B. the public rights
C. employer rights
D. worker’s rights
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Cybersecurity
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
39. A difficult boss is an example of a(n) ______ in the workplace.
A. strain
B. hierarchy
C. stressor
D. conflict
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
40. Elaine’s boss has been placing a lot of extra demands on her lately and has been scrutinizing her more. This is causing Elaine stress. When her boss approached her this morning with a complaint about her work, she snapped and yelled at him. Her reaction reflects ______.
A. a stressor
B. strain
C. workplace bullying
D. reprimand
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
41. As a human resource manager, what could you use to identify ways to support workers and mitigate stress?
A. Job Demands-Resources Model
B. Expectancy Theory
C. Reinforcement Theory
D. Systems Theory
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
42. ______ stressors include things like workplace hassles, organizational politics, poor resources, role overload, and constraints.
A. Challenge
B. Hindrance
C. Restrictive
D. Well-being
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Challenge and Hindrance Stressors
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
43. Allison works for a human service organization. The operating budget is very tight and there is constant stress over resources for clients and having enough supplies for the staff to do their jobs correctly. Which type of stressor is a lack of resources?
A. work–life
B. challenge
C. hindrance
D. restrictive
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Challenge and Hindrance Stressors
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
44. ______ are factors like role demands and time urgency that are thought to be positively linked to factors like work engagement.
A. Challenge
B. Hindrance
C. Confrontation
D. Well-being
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Challenge and Hindrance Stressors
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
45. Hector was recently given more job responsibility and finds that his days are busier than ever before. He loves the new demands on his role and is experiencing a lot of satisfaction in meeting the new standards and deadlines, even though he is also experiencing some stress. What type of stressors are role demands and time urgency?
A. work–life
B. challenge
C. hindrance
D. restrictive
KEY: Learning Objective: 5.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Challenge and Hindrance Stressors
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
46. How many hours per week does an average U.S. employee work per week?
A. 50
B. 40
C. 47
D. 43
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
47. Salaried workers in the United States are likely to work upward of an average of ______ hr per day.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 8
D. 9
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
48. ______ occurs when work interferes with nonwork responsibilities.
A. Family-to-work conflict
B. Workplace intervention
C. Work-to-family conflict
D. Work overlap
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
49. ______ is when nonwork responsibilities interfere with work responsibilities.
A. Family-to-work conflict
B. Family intervention
C. Work-to-family conflict
D. Work overlap
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
50. Jennifer’s daughter is ill, and she needs to take her to the pediatrician. The only appointment she is able to get is during work hours. What is this an example of?
A. work-to-family conflict
B. employee wellness
C. family-to-work conflict
D. workplace intervention
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
51. Mariana’s boss asks her to stay late to work on a report she needs first thing in the morning. Mariana needs to make arrangements with the babysitter to stay late with her children. What is this an example of?
A. workplace intervention
B. work-to-family conflict
C. hierarchy of controls
D. family-to-work conflict
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
52. Which is an example of how an employer might try to assist employees with work–life balance?
A. overtime pay
B. merit pay
C. teleworking
D. open offices
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
53. What is one thing a successful organization does to reduce stress for employees?
A. create an open office plan
B. offer frequent appraisals
C. provide extra merit pay
D. determine the source of stress
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ways for Organizations to Reduce Stress
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
54. Providing training for a difficult supervisor on ways to provide support for employees is an example of ______ when it comes to reducing stress for employees.
A. determining the source
B. allowing a recovery experience
C. eliminating the root cause
D. redesigning work
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Eliminate the Root Causes of Employee Stress Before Looking for Fixes
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
55. When an organization is trying to reduce stress for employees, allowing an employee to take a short sabbatical is an example of ______.
A. a recovery experience
B. a root cause
C. a training program
D. a redesigned work area
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Encourage and Allow for Employee Recovery Experiences
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
56. When an organization is trying to reduce stress for employees, installing wood floors for an aging workforce who spends a lot of time on their feet is an example of ______.
A. providing a recovery experience
B. redesigning work areas to fit employee needs
C. supporting the corporate athlete
D. eliminating a root cause
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Consider How to Redesign Work and Work Areas to Fit Employee Needs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
57. An organizational initiative that promotes the health, fitness, and well-being of workers is a(n)______.
A. workplace interventions
B. employee wellness programs
C. health-care insurance
D. ergonomic design
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Employee Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
58. There has been a lack of assessment of the benefits of wellness programs but ______ of U.S. senior executives said in a survey that they considered the programs to be cost-effective.
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 95%
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Employee Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
59. Approximately what proportion of employers offer employee wellness programs?
A. one third
B. one fourth
C. more than half
D. three fourth
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Employee Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
60. Organizations spend about ______ on employee wellness programs each year.
A. $100 million
B. $500 million
C. $2 billion
D. $6 billion
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Employee Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
61. Which type of wellness program has the greatest short-term benefit related to saving money on health-care costs?
A. lifestyle management
B. disease management
C. nutrition management
D. weight management
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Benefits of Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
62. Which type of wellness program is thought to have greatest long-term benefit related to saving money on health-care costs?
A. lifestyle management
B. disease management
C. nutrition education
D. psychological management
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Benefits of Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
63. What is the key to a successful health incentive program?
A. coercion
B. dollar amount
C. healthy employees
D. engagement
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Types of Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
64. A company paying for employees’ student loans is an example of ______.
A. a bonus program
B. a financial health program
C. an employee assistance program
D. an emotional well-being program
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Financial Health Programs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
65. What type of program has the goal of identifying personal problems affecting an employee’s work?
A. on-site medical programs
B. employee assistance programs
C. family-to-work programs
D. workplace interventions
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
66. A needs assessment at the ABC Company revealed that a key goal of the organization is to be seen as a healthy place to work. In this case, the company’s wellness program will likely focus on ______.
A. disease management
B. onsite healthcare
C. nutrition and exercise
D. mindfulness training
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Best Practices for Implementing Wellness Programs and the Role of HRM
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
67. A needs assessment at the ABC Company revealed that medical claims are seen as a particular financial drain. In this case, the company’s wellness program will likely focus on ______.
A. fitness
B. parental leave policies
C. disease management
D. nutrition and exercise
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Best Practices for Implementing Wellness Programs and the Role of HRM
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
68. Provide on-site childcare or on-site health-care services helps organizations with the ______ aspect of best practices for wellness programs.
A. needs assessment
B. top management support
C. clear communication
D. ease of use
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Best Practices for Implementing Wellness Programs and the Role of HRM
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
69. The STAR method for supporting work–life balance stands for ______.
A. Starting Point, Tipping Point, Action Point, Result Point
B. Situation, Task, Action, Result
C. Support, Transform, Achieve, Results
D. Support, Test, Action, Result
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.5: Identify examples of focused workplace well-being interventions.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Improving Work–Life Balance
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
70. Spencer, a human resource manager, observes supervisors throughout the company having conversations with their teams about safety and provides feedback about the quality of the discussions. Spencer is working to improve safety through ______.
A. organizational wide communication
B. improved leadership
C. improved human resources
D. direct communication with frontline employees
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.5: Identify examples of focused workplace well-being interventions.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Enhancing Safety Through Improved Leadership and Communication
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
71. ______ program is integrated safety, well-being, and wellness program.
A. A Total Worker Health™
B. Anti-bullying
C. Wellness
D. Workplace intervention
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.6: Explain what is meant by an integrated Total Worker Health™ approach.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Total Worker HealthTM: An Integrated Approach to Worker Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
True/False
1. High employee stress can lead to turnover.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: The Case for Employee Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
2. Training managers to be more supportive of employees increases work–life balance and can also improve sleep.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Case for Employee Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
3. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides training and outreach to employers only.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Legal Backdrop: Government Agencies and Resources
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
4. It is easy for organizations to know which data to collect to prevent serious and fatal injuries.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
5. One way safety compliance and safety participation can be measured is through coworker observations and ratings.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
6. Research has shown that the role of management is inconsequential to promoting a safety climate in the workplace.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
7. Aggression on the job can affect job attitudes, behavior, and health. It is a serious hindrance to effective workplace functioning.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Workplace Safety Outcomes and Their Antecedents
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
8. Human error is a serious vulnerability for a company when it comes to cybersecurity.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Cybersecurity
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
9. Workers who have a higher degree of control over their work have a lower risk for death.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
10. An example of a strain is a difficult boss.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
11. Depression is an example of a stressor.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
12. Employee wellness programs are becoming more popular as a way to promote health, fitness, and well-being of workers.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Employee Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
13. One reason that employees may not participate in a wellness program is concern that their personal information may not be kept confidential.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Identify the characteristics of the variety of workplace wellness programs that are offered by employers.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Benefits of Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Easy
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
14. Sedentary jobs create risk for obesity and diabetes that can be addressed through specific occupation interventions aimed at helping employees to monitor their own behavior.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.5: Identify examples of focused workplace well-being interventions.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Addressing the Needs of Specific Occupations
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
15. Workplace accidents and injuries can be caused by employee health issues such as sleep apnea.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.6: Explain what is meant by an integrated Total Worker Health™ approach.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Total Worker Health™: An Integrated Approach to Worker Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Medium
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
Essay
1. Define employee well-being and analyze the function of employee well-being in the workplace?
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.1: Give reasons why workplace well-being is important for employers and regulatory agencies.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Case for Employee Well-Being
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
2. Examine at least five to six ways that a company can promote a safe workplace for remote workers.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Other Antecedents of Workplace Safety
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
3. As a human resource professional, how would you go about ensuring that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for your company are followed?
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: OSHA Regulations and Compliance
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
4. Identify two to three of the leading stressors workers experience on the job and discuss how a company can reduce stress for employees.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.3: Summarize issues around workplace stress and well-being
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Workplace Stress
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
5. Analyze three to four different wellness programs that a company might offer based on the needs of their employees.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.2: Describe the main workplace safety outcomes measured by organizations and what organizations can do to promote safety.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Types of Wellness Programs
Difficulty Level: Hard
TOP: AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
SHRM: Risk Management
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