Employee Benefits and Compensation Programs Quiz
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What do benefits managers plan, direct, and coordinate for an organization’s employees?

  • Sales strategies
  • Work schedules
  • Retirement plans, health insurance, and other benefits (correct)
  • Customer service initiatives

Who establishes performance standards for benefits managers?

  • Outsiders
  • Members of the profession (correct)
  • The government
  • Employees

Which organization is mentioned in the text as serving the benefits profession?

  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (correct)
  • Doctors Without Borders
  • World Health Organization

What is the projected annual growth rate for opportunities in employment as compensation and benefits managers through 2024?

<p>6 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which industry was the highest mean annual compensation found for compensation and benefits managers?

<p>Financial securities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences salary levels for compensation and benefits managers according to the text?

<p>Educational credentials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of professionals are inclined to develop the benefits program within an organization?

<p>HR professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What creates challenges for employee-benefits professionals in developing the benefits program?

<p>$100,000 competition for limited funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What program provides benefits to workers who experience work-related injuries or illnesses?

<p>Workers' Compensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of health care plan allows employees to have more control over how their healthcare dollars are spent?

<p>Consumer-Driven Health Care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pay increase based on an employee's years of service in an organization?

<p>Seniority Pay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a defined contribution plan, the retirement benefit is based on:

<p>A predetermined formula (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which federal act provides health insurance reforms in the United States, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and expanding Medicaid?

<p>Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of financing in employee benefits involves the employee sharing the cost of benefits with the employer?

<p>Contributory Financing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of health care plan emphasizes preventative care and wellness programs?

<p>Alternative Managed-Care Plans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of retirement plan promises a specific benefit amount upon retirement?

<p>Defined Benefit Plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did frustrated employees at Easy Crafts trade minor pay cuts for?

<p>Increased retirement benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made retirement benefits a significant concern for the older workers at Easy Crafts?

<p>Proximity to retirement age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Easy Crafts differentiate its retirement plan from Makers Crafts' plan?

<p>Providing more significant contributions by the company (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Latonya collecting information for Makers Crafts' benefits planning process?

<p>To determine appropriate changes to the benefits plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Latonya's cautious approach in making changes to the benefits plan?

<p>To avoid hasty decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key consideration in Latonya's strategic benefits planning process?

<p>Effective collection of information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Easy Crafts recruit many workers from Makers Crafts successfully?

<p>Due to offering more attractive benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was part of Easy Crafts' strategic planning process to grow its market share?

<p>Determining attractive benefit packages for older workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that influences employees' endorsement of employer-sponsored benefits?

<p>Fair determination of employee contributions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might health-care benefits be redundant for some dual-income families?

<p>One partner is already covered under the other's plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of benefits might the younger segment of the workforce benefit from according to the passage?

<p>Family assistance programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might some employees protest certain benefits offered by employers?

<p>They believe the benefits favor certain coworkers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by companies concerning employee benefits?

<p>Balancing employee preferences with company needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which internal environmental factor influences companies' workforce characteristics?

<p>Workforce demographics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might older segments of the workforce rely more on defined benefit plans?

<p>To support progressive retirement-income streams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for companies to offer flexible benefits offerings?

<p>To accommodate diverse employee needs and preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of company executives regarding the new discount chain?

<p>Losing customers due to lower prices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sudden employee attrition at Makers Crafts a top priority for the new Director of Human Resources?

<p>It requires examination of the benefit offerings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has Makers Crafts done well according to the text?

<p>Training employees effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Makers Crafts responded to cost concerns regarding benefits offerings?

<p>By scaling back its contribution to the employee retirement plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect have the changes in benefits offerings had on Makers Crafts' employees?

<p>Caused dissatisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Easy Crafts capitalized on the employee dissatisfaction at Makers Crafts?

<p>By offering a generous benefits package (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major reason for the customer loyalty mentioned in the text?

<p>Advice and ideas provided by committed staff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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