Rachel Is a Human Resource Executive for a Manufacturing Company

question 113

Multiple Choice

Rachel is a human resource executive for a manufacturing company that makes a variety of consumer products in several facilities.She is studying U.S.injury and illness trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify issues the company should address in its human resource policies.As she looks at nationwide trends since 1990,Rachel identifies one that companies should correct.Which of the following trends represents a problem for U.S.employers to address?

• A) number of claims of retaliation against employees who report injuries
• B) rate of injuries
• C) rate of illnesses
• D) illnesses as a share of total injuries and illnesses
• E) number of employees learning that the law forbids retaliation for filing a complaint

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