9.FBLA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REVISION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Importance of employee confidentiality - correct answer employee confidentiality is important
because confidential information can be misused to commit illegal activity, leading to costly
lawsuits for the employer, loss of employee trust and decline in productivity. Many states have
that protect employee confidentiality concerning employee information, management
information and business information.
Transitional employees and the strategies to meet their special needs - correct answer
Transitional employees are individuals placed in temporary jobs with the goal of preparing
them for permanent job placement. This form of employment is offered to individuals who are
out of the workforce due to illness or disability, injury, former incarceration, part-time
employment, insufficient wages, etc. Their special needs are met with light-duty jobs that abide
physical and health restrictions.
Independent Contractor - correct answer One who works for, and receives payment from, an
employer but whose working conditions and methods are not controlled by the employer. An
independent contractor is not an employee but may be an agent.
Sex-Based Discrimination - correct answer When employees or applicants are treated unfairly
because of their sex, including unfair treatment due to gender, transgender status, or sexual
orientation. Getting paid less for working the same job, being subject to unwanted sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, being given less paid sick leave (maternity and paternity
leave) being denied employee benefits on account of gender, etc.
Outsourcing and its effects on personnel - correct answer Obtaining goods or services from an
outside or foreign supplier. Loss of fixed-employment opportunities, harm on employee morale
and company culture, etc.
Impact of technology and visual aids on effective training plans - correct answer Visual aids are
an effective tool you can use to help maintain your audiences' attention. Additionally, they
increase the retention of the material they are being taught.
, Salary schedule - correct answer An official document that outlines the pay levels that an
employee can achieve. The top row shoes headings that represent variations in types of
employees with descending columns that show salary levels. The rows that descend below the
heading indicate steps, with each row increasing in value as employees advance through the
steps.
Legally required benefits that employers must provide to employees - correct answer Vacation,
health insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings
plans are just a few of the many benefits employees may offer employees.
Discretionary fringe benefits - correct answer Employment benefits that are not mandated by
law. They can include a range of employee benefits, such as health insurance, sick leave,
maternity leave, vacation leave, pension plans, life insurance and prescription drug insurance.
Piecework plans - correct answer An employee is paid a certain amount of money per unit
produced
Merit pay - correct answer a raise in pay based on a set of criteria set by the employer
Employee reward program - correct answer Programs set up by a company to reward
performance and motivate employees on individual and/or group levels
Pay rate calculation - correct answer Annual salutary divided by the amount of hours worked in
the year
Effective performance management systems - correct answer Ensures that individual and team
goals are aligned with organizational goals so that performance at both the individual, team
and organizational level are enhanced through effective implementation of human resource
management practices.
Role of affirmative action in the employee selection process - correct answer The purpose of
affirmative action is to establish fair access to employment opportunities to create a workforce
ANSWERS
Importance of employee confidentiality - correct answer employee confidentiality is important
because confidential information can be misused to commit illegal activity, leading to costly
lawsuits for the employer, loss of employee trust and decline in productivity. Many states have
that protect employee confidentiality concerning employee information, management
information and business information.
Transitional employees and the strategies to meet their special needs - correct answer
Transitional employees are individuals placed in temporary jobs with the goal of preparing
them for permanent job placement. This form of employment is offered to individuals who are
out of the workforce due to illness or disability, injury, former incarceration, part-time
employment, insufficient wages, etc. Their special needs are met with light-duty jobs that abide
physical and health restrictions.
Independent Contractor - correct answer One who works for, and receives payment from, an
employer but whose working conditions and methods are not controlled by the employer. An
independent contractor is not an employee but may be an agent.
Sex-Based Discrimination - correct answer When employees or applicants are treated unfairly
because of their sex, including unfair treatment due to gender, transgender status, or sexual
orientation. Getting paid less for working the same job, being subject to unwanted sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, being given less paid sick leave (maternity and paternity
leave) being denied employee benefits on account of gender, etc.
Outsourcing and its effects on personnel - correct answer Obtaining goods or services from an
outside or foreign supplier. Loss of fixed-employment opportunities, harm on employee morale
and company culture, etc.
Impact of technology and visual aids on effective training plans - correct answer Visual aids are
an effective tool you can use to help maintain your audiences' attention. Additionally, they
increase the retention of the material they are being taught.
, Salary schedule - correct answer An official document that outlines the pay levels that an
employee can achieve. The top row shoes headings that represent variations in types of
employees with descending columns that show salary levels. The rows that descend below the
heading indicate steps, with each row increasing in value as employees advance through the
steps.
Legally required benefits that employers must provide to employees - correct answer Vacation,
health insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings
plans are just a few of the many benefits employees may offer employees.
Discretionary fringe benefits - correct answer Employment benefits that are not mandated by
law. They can include a range of employee benefits, such as health insurance, sick leave,
maternity leave, vacation leave, pension plans, life insurance and prescription drug insurance.
Piecework plans - correct answer An employee is paid a certain amount of money per unit
produced
Merit pay - correct answer a raise in pay based on a set of criteria set by the employer
Employee reward program - correct answer Programs set up by a company to reward
performance and motivate employees on individual and/or group levels
Pay rate calculation - correct answer Annual salutary divided by the amount of hours worked in
the year
Effective performance management systems - correct answer Ensures that individual and team
goals are aligned with organizational goals so that performance at both the individual, team
and organizational level are enhanced through effective implementation of human resource
management practices.
Role of affirmative action in the employee selection process - correct answer The purpose of
affirmative action is to establish fair access to employment opportunities to create a workforce
