Question 1

Equity theory is also referred to as distributive fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

A) seniority. 
B) gender. 
C) merit. 
D) individual incentive. 
A) seniority. 
B) gender. 
C) merit. 
D) individual incentive.

Question 3

The expectancy theory of motivation predicts that one's level of motivation depends on the attractiveness of the rewards sought by employees and the probability of obtaining those rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An advantage of competence-based pay from the employee's perspective is that there is no limit to what they can earn by learning new skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While most managers agree that pay should be linked to performance,employees do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A job evaluation system that seeks to measure a job's worth through its value to the organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Because management positions are more difficult to evaluate and involve certain demands not found in jobs at the lower levels,some organizations do not attempt to include them in their job evaluation programs for hourly employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pay levels are limited in part by profitability of the firm and productivity of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Competence-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 10

What are some of the factors that can influence wage rates in a firm?

Accepted Answer

In practice,a combination of internal an

Question 11

Seniority,merit,and individual incentive plans are factors affected under the Equal Pay Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss some of the common goals of a strategic compensation policy.

Accepted Answer

Formalized compensation goals serve as g

Question 13

A major criticism of competence-based pay systems is that after achieving the top wage,employees may be reluctant to continue their educational training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers group similar jobs into a pay grade in order to help with the setting of wages for all jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because of its focus,the Hay profile method is most useful for evaluating which type of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Blue-collar jobs 
B) Entry level jobs 
C) Executive and managerial positions 
D) Jobs within a specific wage range 
A) Blue-collar jobs 
B) Entry level jobs 
C) Executive and managerial positions 
D) Jobs within a specific wage range

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a nonfinancial compensation?

Accepted Answer

A) Bonuses 
B) Commissions 
C) Health insurance 
D) Employee recognition programs 
A) Bonuses 
B) Commissions 
C) Health insurance 
D) Employee recognition programs

Question 17

Nonexempt employees are not covered by overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ is a pay system in which employees are paid according to the number of units they produce.

Accepted Answer

A) Piecework 
B) Hourly work 
C) Non-exempt work 
D) Exempt work 
A) Piecework 
B) Hourly work 
C) Non-exempt work 
D) Exempt work

Question 19

The Fair Labor Standards Act permits employers to pay a "training wage" of _____ per hour for employees younger than the age of twenty during their first ninety days of employment,provided their employment does not displace other workers.

Accepted Answer

A) $5.26 
B) $5.76 
C) $6.16 
D) $6.56 
A) $5.26 
B) $5.76 
C) $6.16 
D) $6.56

Question 20

Red circle rates above the maximum for the range can result because:

Accepted Answer

A) promotional opportunities are plentiful. 
B) employees have high seniority. 
C) employees are demoted. 
D) grades are added to the range. 
A) promotional opportunities are plentiful. 
B) employees have high seniority. 
C) employees are demoted. 
D) grades are added to the range.

Equity theory is also referred to as distributive fairness.

The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination based on:

The expectancy theory of motivation predicts that one's level of motivation depends on the attractiveness of the rewards sought by employees and the probability of obtaining those rewards.

An advantage of competence-based pay from the employee's perspective is that there is no limit to what they can earn by learning new skills.

While most managers agree that pay should be linked to performance,employees do not.

A job evaluation system that seeks to measure a job's worth through its value to the organization is known as:

Because management positions are more difficult to evaluate and involve certain demands not found in jobs at the lower levels,some organizations do not attempt to include them in their job evaluation programs for hourly employees.

Pay levels are limited in part by profitability of the firm and productivity of employees.

Competence-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.

What are some of the factors that can influence wage rates in a firm?

Seniority,merit,and individual incentive plans are factors affected under the Equal Pay Act.

Discuss some of the common goals of a strategic compensation policy.

A major criticism of competence-based pay systems is that after achieving the top wage,employees may be reluctant to continue their educational training.

Managers group similar jobs into a pay grade in order to help with the setting of wages for all jobs.

Because of its focus,the Hay profile method is most useful for evaluating which type of jobs?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfinancial compensation?

Nonexempt employees are not covered by overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

_____ is a pay system in which employees are paid according to the number of units they produce.

The Fair Labor Standards Act permits employers to pay a "training wage" of _____ per hour for employees younger than the age of twenty during their first ninety days of employment,provided their employment does not displace other workers.

Red circle rates above the maximum for the range can result because:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 9: Managing Compensation

Equity theory is also referred to as distributive fairness.

The Equal Pay Act prohibits wage discrimination based on:

The expectancy theory of motivation predicts that one's level of motivation depends on the attractiveness of the rewards sought by employees and the probability of obtaining those rewards.

An advantage of competence-based pay from the employee's perspective is that there is no limit to what they can earn by learning new skills.

While most managers agree that pay should be linked to performance,employees do not.

A job evaluation system that seeks to measure a job's worth through its value to the organization is known as:

Because management positions are more difficult to evaluate and involve certain demands not found in jobs at the lower levels,some organizations do not attempt to include them in their job evaluation programs for hourly employees.

Pay levels are limited in part by profitability of the firm and productivity of employees.

Competence-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.

What are some of the factors that can influence wage rates in a firm?

Seniority,merit,and individual incentive plans are factors affected under the Equal Pay Act.

Discuss some of the common goals of a strategic compensation policy.

A major criticism of competence-based pay systems is that after achieving the top wage,employees may be reluctant to continue their educational training.

Managers group similar jobs into a pay grade in order to help with the setting of wages for all jobs.

Because of its focus,the Hay profile method is most useful for evaluating which type of jobs?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfinancial compensation?

Nonexempt employees are not covered by overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

_____ is a pay system in which employees are paid according to the number of units they produce.

The Fair Labor Standards Act permits employers to pay a "training wage" of _____ per hour for employees younger than the age of twenty during their first ninety days of employment,provided their employment does not displace other workers.

Red circle rates above the maximum for the range can result because:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

Filters