Question 1

Pay compression occurs when the pay differences among individuals with different experience and performance levels become small.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an outcome in equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loyalty 
B)  Time 
C)  Effort 
D)  Praise 
A)  Loyalty 
B)  Time 
C)  Effort 
D)  Praise

Question 3

What is garnishment?

Accepted Answer

Garnishment occurs when a cred

Question 4

Describe the different methods of job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Job evaluation is a formal, systematic p

Question 5

The entitlement philosophy assumes that compensation decisions reflect performance differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of green-circled employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are paid above the range set for a job. 
B)  They are paid below the range set for a job. 
C)  They are paid on par with the range set for a job. 
D)  Their pay is not determined by the ranges set for a job. 
A)  They are paid above the range set for a job. 
B)  They are paid below the range set for a job. 
C)  They are paid on par with the range set for a job. 
D)  Their pay is not determined by the ranges set for a job.

Question 7

Profit sharing distributes some portion of organizational profits to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Groupings of individual jobs that have approximately the same value to the organization, used when establishing a pay structure, are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay scales 
B)  pay grades 
C)  pay compressions 
D)  pay expansions 
A)  pay scales 
B)  pay grades 
C)  pay compressions 
D)  pay expansions

Question 9

A collection of data on compensation rates for workers performing similar jobs in other organizations is known as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay survey 
B)  pay analysis 
C)  pay scale 
D)  pay grade 
A)  pay survey 
B)  pay analysis 
C)  pay scale 
D)  pay grade

Question 10

Which of the following is true of pay compression?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the phenomenon by which all employees' pay decreases significantly in an economic downturn. 
B)  It occurs when the employer groups employees with different pay grades together. 
C)  It is frequently a result of labor market pay levels increasing faster than current employees' pay adjustments. 
D)  It occurs when pay differences among individuals with different levels of experience and performance become large. 
A)  It is the phenomenon by which all employees' pay decreases significantly in an economic downturn. 
B)  It occurs when the employer groups employees with different pay grades together. 
C)  It is frequently a result of labor market pay levels increasing faster than current employees' pay adjustments. 
D)  It occurs when pay differences among individuals with different levels of experience and performance become large.

Question 11

Explain the salary-only approach of sales compensation.

Accepted Answer

The salary-only approach is a type of sa

Question 12

Which of the following is the most accurate metric of organizational performance in variable pay plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer satisfaction 
B)  Accident rates 
C)  Revenue growth 
D)  Employee satisfaction 
A)  Customer satisfaction 
B)  Accident rates 
C)  Revenue growth 
D)  Employee satisfaction

Question 13

The most prevalent forms of organization-wide incentives are piece-rate systems, sales commissions, and individual bonuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an input in equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job security 
B)  Praise 
C)  Loyalty 
D)  Vacation 
A)  Job security 
B)  Praise 
C)  Loyalty 
D)  Vacation

Question 15

Describe the Fair Labor Standards Act and the major areas on which it focuses.

Accepted Answer

The primary federal law affecting compen

Question 16

The act that does not require employers to pay overtime for salaried exempt jobs is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment Non-Discrimination Act 
B)  Equal Pay Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  Civil Rights Act 
A)  Employment Non-Discrimination Act 
B)  Equal Pay Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  Civil Rights Act

Question 17

The compa-ratio is calculated by dividing the individual's pay rate by the lowest point in the pay range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Recognition awards ensure that the award winners are determined objectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is typical of the performance philosophy of compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay and raises based on length of service 
B)  No raises for poorly performing employees 
C)  Across-the-board raises 
D)  Pay scales increased annually 
A)  Pay and raises based on length of service 
B)  No raises for poorly performing employees 
C)  Across-the-board raises 
D)  Pay scales increased annually

Question 20

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits companies from using different wage scales for men and women performing substantially the same jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Pay compression occurs when the pay differences among individuals with different experience and performance levels become small.

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an outcome in equity theory?

What is garnishment?

Describe the different methods of job evaluation.

The entitlement philosophy assumes that compensation decisions reflect performance differences.

Which of the following is true of green-circled employees?

Profit sharing distributes some portion of organizational profits to employees.

Groupings of individual jobs that have approximately the same value to the organization, used when establishing a pay structure, are called _____.

A collection of data on compensation rates for workers performing similar jobs in other organizations is known as a _____.

Which of the following is true of pay compression?

Explain the salary-only approach of sales compensation.

Which of the following is the most accurate metric of organizational performance in variable pay plans?

The most prevalent forms of organization-wide incentives are piece-rate systems, sales commissions, and individual bonuses.

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an input in equity theory?

Describe the Fair Labor Standards Act and the major areas on which it focuses.

The act that does not require employers to pay overtime for salaried exempt jobs is the _____.

The compa-ratio is calculated by dividing the individual's pay rate by the lowest point in the pay range.

Recognition awards ensure that the award winners are determined objectively.

Which of the following is typical of the performance philosophy of compensation?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits companies from using different wage scales for men and women performing substantially the same jobs.

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Recruiting High-Quality Talent

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Training Human Resources

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Managing Employee Benefits

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Exam 11: Total Rewards and Compensation

Pay compression occurs when the pay differences among individuals with different experience and performance levels become small.

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an outcome in equity theory?

What is garnishment?

Describe the different methods of job evaluation.

The entitlement philosophy assumes that compensation decisions reflect performance differences.

Which of the following is true of green-circled employees?

Profit sharing distributes some portion of organizational profits to employees.

Groupings of individual jobs that have approximately the same value to the organization, used when establishing a pay structure, are called _____.

A collection of data on compensation rates for workers performing similar jobs in other organizations is known as a _____.

Which of the following is true of pay compression?

Explain the salary-only approach of sales compensation.

Which of the following is the most accurate metric of organizational performance in variable pay plans?

The most prevalent forms of organization-wide incentives are piece-rate systems, sales commissions, and individual bonuses.

In the context of worker motivation, which of the following is classified as an input in equity theory?

Describe the Fair Labor Standards Act and the major areas on which it focuses.

The act that does not require employers to pay overtime for salaried exempt jobs is the _____.

The compa-ratio is calculated by dividing the individual's pay rate by the lowest point in the pay range.

Recognition awards ensure that the award winners are determined objectively.

Which of the following is typical of the performance philosophy of compensation?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits companies from using different wage scales for men and women performing substantially the same jobs.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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