HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM
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Who among the following individuals is most likely to be susceptible to occupational health
hazards? Answer: Edwin, who works for a company that manufactures pesticides
In the context of the causes of stress at work, group pressures, leadership style, and
conflicting personalities are categorized as _____. Answer: interpersonal demands
In the context of the consequences of stress at work, which of the following is a general feeling
of exhaustion that develops when an individual simultaneously experiences too much
pressure and too few sources of satisfaction? Answer: Burnout
In the context of workplace security, which of the following is designed to make sure that an
employee can afford the medical services he or she may require? Answer: Health insurance
In the context of the causes of stress at work, which of the following is a physical demand
stressor? Answer: Temperature
One important approach to controlling accidents at work is to design more security into the
workplace through a process called _____. Answer: safety engineering
Many experts believe that the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is not effective
because: Answer: its standards are too comprehensive.
Which of the following statements is true of turnover as an organizational consequence of
stress? Answer: It adds to the costs of an organization, especially when replacing productive
workers.
In the context of personality types, which of the following statements is true of Type A
personalities and Type B personalities? Answer: Type B personalities are more patient than
Type A personalities.
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Which of the following is an important ingredient in controlling accidents at work? Answer:
Employee training
Which of the following statements is true of people who work in rotational shifts? Answer:
They can never establish a new biological rhythm for sleep.
In the context of common workplace hazards, which of the following refers to a shield or other
piece of equipment that keeps body parts from contacting moving machine parts such as gears
and conveyor belts? Answer: Guarding
Who among the following has a relatively low-stress job? Answer: A dietician
Which of the following is a person's adaptive response to a stimulus that places excessive
psychological or physical demands on him or her? Answer: Stress
Which of the following acts was passed in 1970 and is the most comprehensive law regarding
worker safety? Answer: The Occupational Safety and Health Act
A minor explosion occurs at the chemical processing plant of Clement Inc. In order to study
the situation and make recommendations for improvements in the plant design to avoid such
accidents in future, the company sends a team of experts from its headquarters. These experts
analyze the reasons for the accident, identify potential hazards, and suggest measures that
the firm can take to protect its employees. In the given scenario, the experts sent to the
chemical processing plant are known as _____. Answer: safety engineers
If a person experiences psychological consequences of stress, he or she is most likely to:
Answer: sleep too much or not sleep enough.
Which of the following statements is true of information technology being a cause of stress at
work? Answer: It results in information overload.
Which of the following statements is true of the safety standards created by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? Answer: They are published and disseminated to
employers across the United States.
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