FIN 3660 Module 2 Assignment
Chapters 4, 5, 6 Name: ____________________
Please be sure to cite sources for your answers, even if they come from the textbook or PowerPoints. All answers should be in your own words.
1. Briefly explain and describe a need for five variations of term life insurance.
2. Explain who should consider term insurance contracts and why. What are some criticisms of term life insurance?
3. a. List and explain seven general features of whole life insurance policies.
b. What are the key functions of whole life insurance policies?
4. Describe the two types of joint life insurance policies and what they are commonly used for.
5. Briefly discuss the origin and key features of the universal life insurance contract.
6. Describe both the death benefit options commonly available with universal life insurance.
7. Describe the cash-accumulation method of policy comparison, and explain its strengths
and weaknesses.
[Create a name for your Healthcare Organization]
Job title
The formal title of the position
Reports to
The title of the position that the job incumbent reports to
Salary Range
The salary range for the position. (Optional)
Job Description Summary
Provide a brief description of the main points of the job description, which may include key responsibilities, functions, and duties; education and experience requirements; and any other pertinent information (i.e. scheduling requirements, travel, etc.).
Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities section is the foundation of the Job Description. It conveys the complexity, scope, and level of responsibility of a job. It is important to accurately, concisely, and completely describe the duties and responsibilities of a job. List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings and then give examples of the types of activities under each heading. Using headings and giving examples of the types of activities to be done allows you to develop a flexible job description that encourages employee to ‘work outside the box’ and within reason, discourages “that’s not my job”.
· Identify primary duties and responsibilities for the position
· List the primary duties and responsibilities in order of importance
· Begin each statement with an action verb (view a list of action verbs on Page 3)
· Use the present tense of verbs
· Use gender neutral language such as “s/he” or “the incumbent”
· Use generic language such a photocopy instead of Xerox
· Where appropriate use qualifiers to clarify the task – where, when, why or how often – for example instead of “greet visitor to the office” use “greet visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner”
· Avoid words that are open to interpretation – for example instead of “handle incoming mail” use “sort and distribute incoming mail”
Think of the job in terms of its key accountabilities, or main responsibilities/functions. Typically, a job will have 3-4 major key accou ...
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1. FIN 3660 Module 2 Assignment
Chapters 4, 5, 6 Name:
____________________
Please be sure to cite sources for your answers, even if they
come from the textbook or PowerPoints. All answers should be
in your own words.
1. Briefly explain and describe a need for five variations of
term life insurance.
2. Explain who should consider term insurance contracts and
why. What are some criticisms of term life insurance?
3. a. List and explain seven general features of whole life
insurance policies.
b. What are the key functions of whole life insurance policies?
4. Describe the two types of joint life insurance policies and
what they are commonly used for.
5. Briefly discuss the origin and key features of the universal
life insurance contract.
6. Describe both the death benefit options commonly available
with universal life insurance.
2. 7. Describe the cash-accumulation method of policy
comparison, and explain its strengths
and weaknesses.
[Create a name for your Healthcare Organization]
Job title
The formal title of the position
Reports to
The title of the position that the job incumbent reports to
Salary Range
The salary range for the position. (Optional)
Job Description Summary
Provide a brief description of the main points of the job
description, which may include key responsibilities, functions,
and duties; education and experience requirements; and any
other pertinent information (i.e. scheduling requirements,
travel, etc.).
Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities section is the foundation of the
Job Description. It conveys the complexity, scope, and level of
responsibility of a job. It is important to accurately, concisely,
and completely describe the duties and responsibilities of a job.
List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings
and then give examples of the types of activities under each
heading. Using headings and giving examples of the types of
activities to be done allows you to develop a flexible job
description that encourages employee to ‘work outside the box’
and within reason, discourages “that’s not my job”.
· Identify primary duties and responsibilities for the position
3. · List the primary duties and responsibilities in order of
importance
· Begin each statement with an action verb (view a list of action
verbs on Page 3)
· Use the present tense of verbs
· Use gender neutral language such as “s/he” or “the incumbent”
· Use generic language such a photocopy instead of Xerox
· Where appropriate use qualifiers to clarify the task – where,
when, why or how often – for example instead of “greet visitor
to the office” use “greet visitors to the office in a professional
and friendly manner”
· Avoid words that are open to interpretation – for example
instead of “handle incoming mail” use “sort and distribute
incoming mail”
Think of the job in terms of its key accountabilities, or main
responsibilities/functions. Typically, a job will have 3-4 major
key accountabilities. Here are some examples:
· Human Resources Management
· Executive Support
· Event Coordination
After establishing the key accountabilities, generate specific job
duties associated with each. There are the individual tasks or
duties that correspond to the key accountability. For example,
specific Human Resources Management duties might include:
· Responsible for partnering with senior diversity team advisors
and network chairs to manage Employee Networking Groups
· Coordinate, plan, and attend diversity presentations,
4. receptions, and career fairs
· Multitask as a Firm representative assisting both attendees &
representatives at events
· Manage reporting, budgeting and tracking of initiatives
· Provide support for the Group’s communications efforts
including managing internal and external websites and other
collateral
· Manage survey application process
· Conduct benchmarking and research
Qualifications
State the minimum qualifications required to successfully
perform the job. These are the qualifications that are necessary
for someone to be considered for the position. The assignment
of this section should be completed by the supervisor, hiring
manager, or departmental administrator, and, should be
reflective of the general responsibility level of that position.
Additionally, all qualifications must comply with provincial
(local, regional county, district, etc.) human rights legislation.
Qualifications include:
· Education
· Specialized knowledge
· Skills
· Abilities
· Other characteristics such as personal characteristics
· Language skills
· Professional Certification/Licensure
· Experience
Working conditions
If the job requires a person to work in special working
5. conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special
working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular
evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors,
working with challenging clients, and so forth.
Physical requirements
If the job is physically demanding, this should be stated in the
job description. A physically demanding job is one where the
incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift
heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks with few
breaks, and so forth.
Direct reports
List by job title any positions to be supervised by the
incumbent.
Approved by:
Signature of the person with the authority to approve the job
description
Date approved:
Date upon which the job description was approved
Reviewed:
Date when the job description was last reviewed
NOTE: Ideally, a job description should be reviewed annually
and updated as often as necessary.
Please use these Action Verbs to incorporate into your job
description:
accommodate
communicate
draft
13. distribute
instruct
recommend
combine
document
interact
record
[Your organization name] is committed to the principle of equal
employment opportunity for all employees and to providing
employees with a work environment free of discrimination and
harassment. All employment decisions at [Your organization
name] are based on business needs, job requirements and
individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion
or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including
pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV
status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or
present military service, family medical history or genetic
information, family or parental status, or any other status
protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we
operate.
[Your organization name] is committed to the principle of equal
employment opportunity for all employees and to providing
employees with a work environment free of discrimination and
14. harassment. All employment decisions at [Your organization
name] are based on business needs, job requirements and
individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion
or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including
pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV
status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or
present military service, family medical history or genetic
information, family or parental status, or any other status
protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we
operate.