| LO 13-1 | Discuss the growth in benefits costs and the underlying reasons for that growth. |
| LO 13-2 | Explain the major provisions of employee benefits programs. |
| LO 13-3 | Discuss how employee benefits in the United States compare with those in other countries. |
| LO 13-4 | Describe the effects of benefits management on cost and workforce quality. |
| LO 13-5 | Explain the importance of effectively communicating the nature and value of benefits to employees. |
| LO 13-6 | Describe the regulatory constraints that affect the way employee benefits are designed and administered. |