48) Which of the following would LEAST likely be categorized as a vulnerable worker?
A) minority workers
B) young workers
C) immigrant workers
D) female workers
AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
49) Safety training should be bilingual in situations where employees speak English as a second
language or are not fluent in English.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
50) OSHA advocates safety incentive programs because they drastically reduce the number of
workplace injuries and illnesses.
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
51) Lockout/tagout involves affixing a disabled tag to the equipment.
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
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52) Safety training is not as important with new trainees because they are more likely to pay
attention and therefore avoid accidents.
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
53) Studies have shown that safety posters increase safe behavior at work by more than 20%.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
54) Positive reinforcement programs identify the worker behaviors that lead to accidents and
then train workers to avoid these behaviors.
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Concept
55) How can screening reduce unsafe acts in the workplace?
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Application
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56) How can accidents in the workplace be prevented? List and describe five ways.
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Application
57) In a brief essay, discuss how employers can protect vulnerable workers, such as women and
older men.
AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.3: Explain how to prevent accidents at work.
Skill: Application
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58) Toyota uses cadmium pigments in the paint for its cars. At the Toyota plant, air samples are
frequently taken as a precautionary measure to ensure that employees are not exposed to levels
outside the OSHA safety standards. Which of the following best describes this situation?
A) unsafe acts
B) industrial hygiene
C) infectious disease
D) ergonomic hazard
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
59) As an employer, which of the following would be your best choice for reducing workplace
accidents?
A) preemployment drug testing
B) random employee drug testing
C) a combination of random, ongoing drug testing with psychological evaluations
D) a combination of preemployment drug testing and random ongoing drug testing
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
60) Which of the following is one of the earliest indicators of an employee’s possible
alcoholism?
A) violent outbursts
B) mood swings
C) personal neglect
D) missed deadlines
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
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61) All of the following are symptoms of employees in the advanced stages of alcoholism
EXCEPT ________.
A) drinking on the job
B) walking with an unsteady gait
C) delegating job responsibilities
D) performing the job incompetently
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
62) Which of the following terms refers to people who feel driven to always be on time and meet
deadlines?
A) lifelong learner
B) team player
C) workaholic
D) supervisor
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
63) David is experiencing significant levels of job stress in his position as vice president of
marketing. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of David’s stress?
A) anxiety
B) cancer
C) headaches
D) heart disease
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
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64) Which of the following will most likely increase as a result of employees experiencing
significant job stress?
A) performance
B) punctuality
C) work quality
D) health care costs
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
65) Gwen works as a stockbroker, and she is experiencing the symptoms of job stress. All of the
following would most likely help Gwen reduce her stress levels EXCEPT ________.
A) making a list of problems and possible solutions
B) putting off dealing with distasteful problems
C) requesting realistic project deadlines
D) limiting interruptions
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
66) Research estimates that the cost of health care is nearly ________ higher for highly stressed
workers than for workers with low levels of stress.
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 100%
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
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67) ________ is defined as the total depletion of physical and mental resources caused by
excessive striving to reach an unrealistic work-related goal.
A) Depression
B) Job stress
C) Anxiety
D) Burnout
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
68) As an HR manager, you need to be aware of the symptoms of burnout among employees.
Which of the following is most likely NOT a sign of employee burnout?
A) exhaustion
B) absenteeism
C) entrapment
D) resentment
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
69) According to experts, burnout can most effectively be reduced by ________.
A) telecommuting
B) rotating jobs
C) changing careers
D) reassessing goals
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
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70) William, a manager at a computer firm, noticed that one of the technicians in his group has
been showing signs of persistent sadness, reduced appetite, and poor concentration. Such
symptoms are most likely an indication that the technician is experiencing ________.
A) occupational disease
B) depression
C) alcoholism
D) burnout
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
71) All of the following are major sources of occupational respiratory disease EXCEPT
________.
A) carbon dioxide
B) asbestos
C) silica
D) mold
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
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72) Bursitis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of ________.
A) denied workers’ compensation claims
B) ergonomic health conditions
C) repetitive motion disorders
D) unsafe work conditions
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
73) If your employees are traveling to and from international destinations, which of the
following is the most appropriate option for preventing the entry or spread of an infectious
disease?
A) sending workers to a nearby hospital
B) offering workers a light-work option
C) denying workers facility access for 10 days
D) placing workers on indefinite unpaid leave
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
74) All of the following recommendations are suggested for companies seeking to minimize the
entry or spread of infectious diseases EXCEPT ________.
A) cleaning work areas regularly and frequently
B) making hand sanitizers easily available
C) monitoring international travel alerts
D) administering drug tests frequently
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
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75) Which of the following is a true statement regarding workplace smoking?
A) The ADA protects the rights of workers to smoke at work.
B) Employers may dismiss workers because they smoke at home.
C) OSHA requires employers to establish designated smoking areas.
D) Workplace smoking rules are determined by local unions and federal laws.
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Concept
76) Larry smokes, but he would like to quit. His employer will pay the costs of a smoking
cessation program. How much money will Larry’s employer most likely save each year if Larry
quits smoking as a result of the program?
A) $50
B) $200
C) $750
D) $1000
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 14
LO: 14.5: Discuss major health problems at work and how to remedy them.
Skill: Application
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