Question 1

Which of the following is a relatively new job evaluation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  job classification system 
B)  job ranking 
C)  the point system 
D)  work evaluation 
A)  job classification system 
B)  job ranking 
C)  the point system 
D)  work evaluation

Question 2

Which term refers to the concept of equal pay for work of equal value?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal pay 
B)  comparable pay 
C)  compensable factor 
D)  pay equity 
A)  equal pay 
B)  comparable pay 
C)  compensable factor 
D)  pay equity

Question 3

The employment standards acts set minimum requirements with respect to wages, hours of work, and overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Scenario 9.2
Calendars "R" Us Ltd. is a small firm that manufactures yearly calendars with a specific focus on middle and high schools in Alberta. They started operations back in 2006 with just 12 employees, two machines, and a small warehouse that served as an office and production and storage facilities. Today, Calendars "R" Us has roughly 60 employees and supplies its calendars to most middle and high schools in Alberta. When employees join they are paid based on their relationship with the owners. Given the rapid growth in its staff complement, and the arbitrary way in which it normally compensates employees, payroll has proven to be quite a challenge for the company as management looks to expand into other provinces.
-Refer to Scenario 9.2. Which of the following is a useful and cost-effective way for Calendars 'R" Us to find information on wage and salary trends in similar industries?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop in-house surveys 
B)  use surveys done by provincial governments and boards of trade 
C)  purchase surveys done with global organizations 
D)  set wages based on ability to pay only 
A)  develop in-house surveys 
B)  use surveys done by provincial governments and boards of trade 
C)  purchase surveys done with global organizations 
D)  set wages based on ability to pay only

Question 5

What's a key objective of wage and salary surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help with job evaluations 
B)  to help achieve gender pay equity 
C)  to validate performance appraisals 
D)  to help achieve external equity 
A)  to help with job evaluations 
B)  to help achieve gender pay equity 
C)  to validate performance appraisals 
D)  to help achieve external equity

Question 6

The jobs that are included in wage and salary surveys are referred to as "key jobs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain competency-based pay, including its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Competency-based pay, also known as know

Question 8

Broadbanding refers to collapsing many traditional salary grades into a few wide salary bands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One theory of motivation is based on the proposition that employees would exert greater work effort if they have reason to anticipate it (their effort) will result in a valued reward. What is this theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality theory 
B)  equity theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  internal equity theory 
A)  instrumentality theory 
B)  equity theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  internal equity theory

Question 10

Competency-based pay systems represent a fundamental change in the attitude of management regarding how work should be organized and how employees should be paid for their work efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following issues does job evaluation helps to address?

Accepted Answer

A)  issues dealing with employees' need for pay that is equal to their financial needs 
B)  issues dealing with employers' perceptions of the labour market 
C)  issues dealing with employers' need to match the market pay 
D)  issues dealing with employees' perceptions of equity 
A)  issues dealing with employees' need for pay that is equal to their financial needs 
B)  issues dealing with employers' perceptions of the labour market 
C)  issues dealing with employers' need to match the market pay 
D)  issues dealing with employees' perceptions of equity

Question 12

ABC Corporation uses a job evaluation system that links the value of jobs directly with the goals of the organization. Which job evaluation system is most likely being used by ABC Corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  work evaluation 
B)  goal setting 
C)  point method 
D)  goal system 
A)  work evaluation 
B)  goal setting 
C)  point method 
D)  goal system

Question 13

What do job evaluations help to ensure?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal equity 
B)  external equity 
C)  individual equity 
D)  comparative equity 
A)  internal equity 
B)  external equity 
C)  individual equity 
D)  comparative equity

Question 14

Which of the following describes a job evaluation method?

Accepted Answer

A)  a skilled-based system 
B)  a job ranking system 
C)  a market evaluation system 
D)  a comparable worth system 
A)  a skilled-based system 
B)  a job ranking system 
C)  a market evaluation system 
D)  a comparable worth system

Question 15

Compensable factors include skills, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Assume Microsoft wants to link its overall organizational strategy to its wage and benefit policies in the strategic plan. How can the company best do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  through the development of better performance standards 
B)  through following federal strategic planning legislation 
C)  through adhering to Harvard University's Professor Porter model 
D)  through formalized compensation goals 
A)  through the development of better performance standards 
B)  through following federal strategic planning legislation 
C)  through adhering to Harvard University's Professor Porter model 
D)  through formalized compensation goals

Question 17

What is the scope of the impacts of collective bargaining agreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They extend beyond the segment of the labour force that is unionized. 
B)  They are restricted to hourly employees only. 
C)  They are restricted to members of the union. 
D)  They are restricted to both exempt and nonexempt employees. 
A)  They extend beyond the segment of the labour force that is unionized. 
B)  They are restricted to hourly employees only. 
C)  They are restricted to members of the union. 
D)  They are restricted to both exempt and nonexempt employees.

Question 18

Labour market conditions have little impact on wage rates paid to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The job classification system is commonly used by smaller employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Briefly explain the different job evaluation systems.

Accepted Answer

Organizations use four basic job evaluat

Which of the following is a relatively new job evaluation system?

Which term refers to the concept of equal pay for work of equal value?

The employment standards acts set minimum requirements with respect to wages, hours of work, and overtime.

What's a key objective of wage and salary surveys?

The jobs that are included in wage and salary surveys are referred to as "key jobs."

Explain competency-based pay, including its advantages and disadvantages.

Broadbanding refers to collapsing many traditional salary grades into a few wide salary bands.

One theory of motivation is based on the proposition that employees would exert greater work effort if they have reason to anticipate it (their effort) will result in a valued reward. What is this theory?

Competency-based pay systems represent a fundamental change in the attitude of management regarding how work should be organized and how employees should be paid for their work efforts.

Which of the following issues does job evaluation helps to address?

ABC Corporation uses a job evaluation system that links the value of jobs directly with the goals of the organization. Which job evaluation system is most likely being used by ABC Corporation?

What do job evaluations help to ensure?

Which of the following describes a job evaluation method?

Compensable factors include skills, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Assume Microsoft wants to link its overall organizational strategy to its wage and benefit policies in the strategic plan. How can the company best do this?

What is the scope of the impacts of collective bargaining agreements?

Labour market conditions have little impact on wage rates paid to employees.

The job classification system is commonly used by smaller employers.

Briefly explain the different job evaluation systems.

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Exam 9: Managing Compensation

Which of the following is a relatively new job evaluation system?

Which term refers to the concept of equal pay for work of equal value?

The employment standards acts set minimum requirements with respect to wages, hours of work, and overtime.

What's a key objective of wage and salary surveys?

The jobs that are included in wage and salary surveys are referred to as "key jobs."

Explain competency-based pay, including its advantages and disadvantages.

Broadbanding refers to collapsing many traditional salary grades into a few wide salary bands.

One theory of motivation is based on the proposition that employees would exert greater work effort if they have reason to anticipate it (their effort) will result in a valued reward. What is this theory?

Competency-based pay systems represent a fundamental change in the attitude of management regarding how work should be organized and how employees should be paid for their work efforts.

Which of the following issues does job evaluation helps to address?

ABC Corporation uses a job evaluation system that links the value of jobs directly with the goals of the organization. Which job evaluation system is most likely being used by ABC Corporation?

What do job evaluations help to ensure?

Which of the following describes a job evaluation method?

Compensable factors include skills, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Assume Microsoft wants to link its overall organizational strategy to its wage and benefit policies in the strategic plan. How can the company best do this?

What is the scope of the impacts of collective bargaining agreements?

Labour market conditions have little impact on wage rates paid to employees.

The job classification system is commonly used by smaller employers.

Briefly explain the different job evaluation systems.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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