30 Questions
Which factor should a worksite health promotion program consider according to the text?
Individual, cultural, and policy factors
What is a potential unintended consequence of participation in exercise or fitness programs according to the text?
Work disruptions and lower performance
What is one type of activity mentioned in the text to change the food available in the workplace?
Providing healthy alternatives in the cafeteria
What is a key practice for developing a successful worksite health promotion program according to the text?
Tailoring the program to meet specific needs
What type of programs in workplaces focus on awareness through activities like posters and health fairs?
Fitness programs
What is a potential consequence of reducing health care utilization by employees according to the text?
Higher unit cost for employees using health benefits
What is a potential consequence of changing the contents of vending machines in the workplace according to the text?
Helping employees maintain a healthy diet
What should be communicated to stakeholders for a worksite health promotion program according to the text?
Program success
What is necessary for the evaluation of a worksite health promotion program according to the text?
Thorough evaluation
What should a worksite health promotion program aim to achieve according to the text?
High participation
Which program involves two employees dividing job responsibilities to increase control over their work?
Job Splitting
Which program allows employees to have variable start and finish times for their workday?
Flex Time
Which program enables employees to work away from the office?
Flexplace Work Programs
Which program helps employees meet family demands, like maternity leave?
Personal Leave Systems
Which program reduces work-family conflict for employees with children, such as on-site daycare?
Family Care Benefits
Which type of programs aim to improve employee well-being through worksite interventions?
Health Promotion Programs
Which program provides counseling for personal concerns affecting work performance?
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Which program educates and teaches skills to manage stress at work?
Stress Management Programs
Which programs offer education, support, counseling, and behavioral change techniques to help individuals quit smoking?
Smoking Cessation Programs
Which programs aim to deter substance abuse in the workplace, but are controversial?
Alcohol and Drug Testing Programs
Which type of Family-Friendly Policy allows employees to work full-time hours in fewer days?
Compressed Work Week
What is the primary impact of high work–family conflict on individuals?
Perceived stress and decreased family functioning
Which Family-Friendly Policy is designed to help mitigate work–family conflict by reducing the amount of time spent in the workplace?
Flexible Work Arrangements
What is the purpose of Job-Sharing as a Family-Friendly Policy?
To share the responsibilities of a single position between two employees
What are the two basic versions of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs)?
Compressed Work Week and Reduced Work Schedule
What is the modified version of work compression?
Adding a short amount of time to every workday to accrue hours for an earned day off
What is the impact of high work–family conflict on organizations?
Reduced work performance and higher rates of absenteeism
What contributes to the perceived stress and poorer physical health associated with work–family conflict?
Work demands interfering with family commitments
What is the primary purpose of Family-Friendly Policies in the workplace?
To mitigate work–family conflict and improve well-being
What is the purpose of Compressed Work Week as a Family-Friendly Policy?
To allow employees to work full-time hours in fewer days
Study Notes
Workplace Health and Family-Friendly Programs
- Job Splitting involves two employees dividing job responsibilities to increase control over their work
- Flex Time allows employees to have variable start and finish times for their workday
- Flexplace Work Programs, such as telecommuting, enable employees to work away from the office
- Personal Leave Systems, like maternity leave, help employees meet family demands
- Family Care Benefits, such as on-site daycare, reduce work-family conflict for employees with children
- Family-Friendly Policies' effectiveness varies across workplaces and research on their impact is inconclusive
- Health Promotion Programs aim to improve employee well-being through worksite interventions
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs provide counseling for personal concerns affecting work performance
- Stress Management Programs educate and teach skills to manage stress at work
- Worksite Health Promotion focuses on lifestyle changes, including screening, education, and behavior change
- Smoking Cessation programs offer education, support, counseling, and behavioral change techniques
- Alcohol and Drug Testing Programs are controversial but aim to deter substance abuse in the workplace
Test your knowledge of workplace health and family-friendly programs with this quiz. Explore concepts like job splitting, flex time, family care benefits, health promotion programs, and more. See how these programs impact employee well-being and work-life balance.
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