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Question 131

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You are the HR Professional for the HJN Company and you've been tasked with addressing stress in the workplace. You reference the NIOSH book 'Stress at Work' to learn there are six primary categories of stress in the workplace. Which category of stress is best described as lack of family-friendly policies?

Career concerns

Career concerns

Task design

Task design

Management style

Management style

Work roles

Work roles

Suggested answer: C
Explanation:

Answer option C is correct.

Management style is the stress factor that includes lack of family friendly policies.

Answer option B is incorrect. Task design is a stress factor that focuses on the day-to-day work activities.

Answer option D is incorrect. Work roles is a stress factor that describes the responsibilities and authority a worker may, or may not, have in the job.

Answer option A is incorrect. Career concerns are a stress factor that describes the security of employment, longevity of the career, and job growth.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Assessment

asked 21/03/2025
Phillip Doman
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Question 132

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You have been hired as a consultant for the HJN Company to help them in their strategic planning. They have asked you to help them create goals for the company. You recommend that the meeting participants use the SMART approach to goal setting. What is SMART?

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Schedule, Monetary, Action-oriented, Risk, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Schedule, Monetary, Action-oriented, Risk, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Monitored, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Monitored, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-based.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Risk, and Tested.

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Risk, and Tested.

Suggested answer: A
Explanation:

Answer option A is correct.

SMART uses the characteristics of Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option B is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.

Chapter: Business Management and Strategy

Objective: Organizations

asked 21/03/2025
Richard Fuller
31 questions

Question 133

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You work for a manufacturing facility that deals with many different types of chemicals. Some of the chemicals in the workplace can be dangerous and require special training to transport or utilize the chemicals. You notice that some of the chemicals, that aren't necessarily dangerous, do not have a material safety data sheet affixed. Does the lack of material safety data sheet represents a risk-related problem?

No - if there is a large material safety data sheet for all chemicals above the area where the chemicals are stored.

No - if there is a large material safety data sheet for all chemicals above the area where the chemicals are stored.

Yes - your company must create and affix a material safety data sheet for all chemicals.

Yes - your company must create and affix a material safety data sheet for all chemicals.

No - only dangerous materials must have the material safety data sheet.

No - only dangerous materials must have the material safety data sheet.

Yes - the manufacturer of the chemicals is required to affix a material safety data sheet to the chemicals.

Yes - the manufacturer of the chemicals is required to affix a material safety data sheet to the chemicals.

Suggested answer: D
Explanation:

Answer option D is correct.

Of all the choices, D is the best response. The manufacturers of all chemicals are to create and affix a material safety data sheet to the product's container.

Answer option C is incorrect. All chemicals, perceived dangerous or not, are required to have a material safety data sheet.

Answer option B is incorrect. Your company doesn't create the material safety data sheet, it's the manufacturer of the materials that must do this.

Answer option A is incorrect. Each container must have the material safety data sheet affixed, not a large signage in the area where the chemicals are stored.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Management

asked 21/03/2025
Christopher Fiotes
40 questions

Question 134

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OSHA may inspect a workplace at any time. The purpose of these inspections is to maintain safety for all workers. OSHA has established five priorities for workplace inspections. Which one of the following statements is the correct order of most important OSHA priorities to least important OSHA priorities?

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Question 135

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As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. There are three primary types of bargaining that management and unions participate in. Which of the following bargaining types is considered to be the most combative?

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Question 136

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The FLSA requires employers to pay nonexempt employees for time spent where?

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Question 137

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You are a HR Professional for your organization and you're preparing your team for a series of interviews. You want the team to be familiar with the validity types you'll use and encourage in the series of interviews. One of the requirements in the interview process for a graphic designer is, for the graphic designer to use a software program and to create a simple brochure. This is an example of what type of validity?

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Question 138

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Which of the following types of learners can retain information in a better way when they are able to have a hands-on experience during training?

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Question 139

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Which of the following requires employers to pay social security tax for employees and to withhold the tax amount from employee paychecks?

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Question 140

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n the concept of the glass ceiling there are three types of barriers that may prevent women and minorities from reaching senior levels of an organization. Which barrier is related to limited educational opportunities?

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