21. Employers can reduce the cost of workers\" compensation by doing the following: a. Having a proactive safetyr program that reduces workplace injuries. b. Seeking competitive bids from insurance companies or TPAs. c. Activelyr managing claims by disputing fraudulent claims and rehabilitating injured workers so that the}.r can return to work. d. All of the above. e. None of the above. 22. Which one of the following is a fundamental factor in determining the value of a firm? a. level of expected future cash flows b. timing of expected future cash flows c. opportunity cost of capital d. all of the above factors are fundamental determinants of a firm's value 23. Which of the following deserves to be considered work related to qualify for workers' compensation? a. Over a minor scuffle at the company cafeteria, Sylvester was attacked by Rob. b. While on the way to office, Sylvester had an accident and sustained minor injuries. c. Being a smoker, Sylvester's bronchitis aggravated owing to dust particles inhaled at work. d. Sylvester cut his arm at the lathe as the belt holding the wheel snapped owing to wear and tear. e. None of the above. 24. Which of the following is true regarding Workers' Compensation benefits? a. Some states limit medical expense benefits per injury. b. The amount of compensation for non-scheduled injuries is fixed without reference to the actual influence the injury has on an employee's earning capacity. c. Benefits are taxable income to the recipient under federal income tax law. d. None of the above are true.32. Critics of Social Security payroll tax argue it is a regressive tax because: a. those who are paying into the system now may not recover all they contribute. b. the flat percentage system creates a heavier burden on the poor. c. the percentage replacement rate for higher wage workers is lower. d. it keeps people just above the poverty line when they reach old age. e. it includes taxation of Social Security benefits for over 50% of retired workers.29. Which of the following categories of workers are not eligible for social security benefits? a. Retired persons age 62 and over who have 40 quarters of coverage b. Unmarried children age 18 and under of deceased participants who had at least 5 quarters of coverage during the 13 quarters preceding death c. Disabled workers with at least 20 quarters of coverage during the 40 quarters preceding the onset of disability. d. Spouses, under age 60, of deceased, fully insured workers with no dependent children. 30. All of the following statements regarding characteristics of profit sharing plans are TRUE, EXCEPT: a. They must contain a specific contribution allocation formula. b. They may be used to reward employees for their efforts. c. The employer may exercise discretion over the amount contributed to the plan each year. d. Contributions must be based on actual profits. e. The maximum amount the employer may deduct on its tax return is 25% of total eligible compensation of all participants. 31. Mrs. "A" works part-time only during the peach-picking season. In 2017, her total annual earnings of $1,600 were received for picking fruit during July and August. How many credits (quarters) of OASDI coverage does Mrs. "A" receive for her 2017 earnings? a. Zero b. One c. Two d. Three e. Four