Carla's job at the XYZ Company evolved over the many years she worked there. As she gained additional knowledge and skills, her responsibilities expanded into many diverse areas. When the time came to update her job description, her supervisor asked Carla to document all of the duties she performed in her area as well as those she had taken on over the years due to her versatility. Based on the above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A.The supervisor should not have asked Carla to contribute to the job description. Job descriptions should be developed only by human resources and management.
• B.The job description will be far more relevant than before because of the addition of duties that Carla has taken on over the years.
• C.Although it is useful to have input from the job incumbent, care should be taken to avoid basing the job description on the specific individual who is filling the job.

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What best defines career opportunities in relation to total rewards?

• A.Opportunities for employees to apply for open positions during a reduction in force
• B.Plans for succession of roles and responsibilities of a particular position
• C.Plans that may include advancement into more responsible positions within the organization
• D.Opportunities that promote career moves into competing organizations

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When an employee is sacrificing his or her personal life to manage job responsibilities, what is the first area of work-life that should be examined?

• A.Community involvement
• B.Financial support
• C.Workplace flexibility
• D.Use of paid time off

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Although there may be evidence for the need to implement a work-life program, upper management will not buy in unless which of the following is presented?

• A.A compelling business case
• B.Line management support
• C.The outcomes of several employee and management focus groups
• D.An employee survey with results showing interest

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What is continuing to contribute most to the current rise in the cost of benefits programs?

• A.Increasing cost of communication
• B.Rising costs for health care
• C.Increasing cost of enterprise software systems
• D.Rising salaries for support staff

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