Question 1

In firefighting and rescue squads and global software design teams, a(n) _____ structure is most closely associated with higher performance.

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchical 
B) pyramidal 
C) egalitarian 
D) layered 
A) hierarchical 
B) pyramidal 
C) egalitarian 
D) layered

Question 2

The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pay differences among levels in an organization are called differentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

State the theory of marginal productivity.

Accepted Answer

The theory of marginal productivity says

Question 6

Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

Accepted Answer

Tailored structure: A low-cost, customer

Question 7

Which of the following pay structure procedures would NOT increase perceptions of pay fairness?

Accepted Answer

A) Consistently applying pay procedures to all employees 
B) Using accurate data 
C) Hiring consultants to develop the pay structure 
D) Including appeals procedures 
A) Consistently applying pay procedures to all employees 
B) Using accurate data 
C) Hiring consultants to develop the pay structure 
D) Including appeals procedures

Question 8

External factors are dominant influences on jobs filled via:

Accepted Answer

A) demotions. 
B) promotions. 
C) transferring employees. 
D) hiring graduates. 
A) demotions. 
B) promotions. 
C) transferring employees. 
D) hiring graduates.

Question 9

How do employees judge the fairness of their pay?

Accepted Answer

Employees judge the fairness of their pa

Question 10

Jacob works at PrimeClean Corp., a carwash company.He is asked to follow a set of instructions in a predetermined order to wash a car.All the details including the amount of washing liquid to use for each type of car are clearly specified.In this case, Jacob's company is most likely to use a:

Accepted Answer

A) closely tailored pay structure. 
B) loosely coupled pay structure. 
C) pay structure with large differences in pay among jobs. 
D) pay structure that is highly flexible. 
A) closely tailored pay structure. 
B) loosely coupled pay structure. 
C) pay structure with large differences in pay among jobs. 
D) pay structure that is highly flexible.

Question 11

Nina is a high-performing individual who works best alone.Which of the following companies is the most appropriate for her?

Accepted Answer

A) A company that uses an egalitarian pay structure 
B) A company that pays its employees based on their seniority rather than their performance 
C) A company that uses a hierarchical pay structure to pay its employees based on performance 
D) A company that pays all its employees the same amount of money 
A) A company that uses an egalitarian pay structure 
B) A company that pays its employees based on their seniority rather than their performance 
C) A company that uses a hierarchical pay structure to pay its employees based on performance 
D) A company that pays all its employees the same amount of money

Question 12

CEOs of organizations with egalitarian pay structures usually have higher salaries than that of CEOs in organizations with hierarchical pay structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

James says, "I don't trust the way the company determines pay rates in my department." If James feels this way despite being happy with his current salary, he is most likely concerned about _____.

Accepted Answer

A) procedural justice 
B) distributive justice 
C) internal equity 
D) external equity 
A) procedural justice 
B) distributive justice 
C) internal equity 
D) external equity

Question 14

Organization factors that shape internal pay structures include all BUT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Technology 
B) Cost implications 
C) HR policy 
D) Economic pressures 
A) Technology 
B) Cost implications 
C) HR policy 
D) Economic pressures

Question 15

The parable of the vineyard owner and the compensation paid to the laborers illustrated:

Accepted Answer

A) the payment to the laborers according to their productivity. 
B) the payment to the laborers based upon the content of the job. 
C) the payment to the laborers based upon the hours of work. 
D) the ignorance of the owner toward the content of work. 
A) the payment to the laborers according to their productivity. 
B) the payment to the laborers based upon the content of the job. 
C) the payment to the laborers based upon the hours of work. 
D) the ignorance of the owner toward the content of work.

Question 16

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the strategic approach to pay, internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 18

Organizations in a turbulent and unpredictable environment requiring flexibility in jobs and work processes are likely to be more successful with a(n) _____ internal pay structure.

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian 
B) bureaucratic 
C) loosely coupled 
D) closely tailored 
A) egalitarian 
B) bureaucratic 
C) loosely coupled 
D) closely tailored

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a factor in defining equal work according to the Equal Pay Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal skill 
B) Equal effort 
C) Equal experience 
D) Equal responsibility 
A) Equal skill 
B) Equal effort 
C) Equal experience 
D) Equal responsibility

Question 20

Content refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) worth of the work. 
B) work performed in a job and how it gets done. 
C) relative contribution of the work to the organization objectives. 
D) different pay level policies. 
A) worth of the work. 
B) work performed in a job and how it gets done. 
C) relative contribution of the work to the organization objectives. 
D) different pay level policies.

In firefighting and rescue squads and global software design teams, a(n) _____ structure is most closely associated with higher performance.

The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

Pay differences among levels in an organization are called differentials.

State the theory of marginal productivity.

Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

Which of the following pay structure procedures would NOT increase perceptions of pay fairness?

External factors are dominant influences on jobs filled via:

How do employees judge the fairness of their pay?

Jacob works at PrimeClean Corp., a carwash company.He is asked to follow a set of instructions in a predetermined order to wash a car.All the details including the amount of washing liquid to use for each type of car are clearly specified.In this case, Jacob's company is most likely to use a:

Nina is a high-performing individual who works best alone.Which of the following companies is the most appropriate for her?

CEOs of organizations with egalitarian pay structures usually have higher salaries than that of CEOs in organizations with hierarchical pay structures.

James says, "I don't trust the way the company determines pay rates in my department." If James feels this way despite being happy with his current salary, he is most likely concerned about _____.

Organization factors that shape internal pay structures include all BUT which of the following?

The parable of the vineyard owner and the compensation paid to the laborers illustrated:

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

In the strategic approach to pay, internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

Organizations in a turbulent and unpredictable environment requiring flexibility in jobs and work processes are likely to be more successful with a(n) _____ internal pay structure.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in defining equal work according to the Equal Pay Act?

Content refers to the

Pay-For-Performance: The Evidence

Strategy: The Totality of Decisions

R: Job Analysis

Job-Based Structures and Job Evaluation

Person-Based Structures

Defining Competitiveness

Designing Pay Levels, Mix, and Pay

Pay-For-Performance: the Evidence

Pay-For-Performance Plans

Performance Appraisals

The Benefit Determination Process

Benefit Options

Compensation of Special Groups

Union Role in Wage and Salary Administration

International Pay Systems

Government and Legal Issues in Compensation

Management: Making It Work

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Exam 3: Defining Internal Alignment

In firefighting and rescue squads and global software design teams, a(n) _____ structure is most closely associated with higher performance.

The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

Pay differences among levels in an organization are called differentials.

State the theory of marginal productivity.

Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

Which of the following pay structure procedures would NOT increase perceptions of pay fairness?

External factors are dominant influences on jobs filled via:

How do employees judge the fairness of their pay?

Jacob works at PrimeClean Corp., a carwash company.He is asked to follow a set of instructions in a predetermined order to wash a car.All the details including the amount of washing liquid to use for each type of car are clearly specified.In this case, Jacob's company is most likely to use a:

Nina is a high-performing individual who works best alone.Which of the following companies is the most appropriate for her?

CEOs of organizations with egalitarian pay structures usually have higher salaries than that of CEOs in organizations with hierarchical pay structures.

James says, "I don't trust the way the company determines pay rates in my department." If James feels this way despite being happy with his current salary, he is most likely concerned about _____.

Organization factors that shape internal pay structures include all BUT which of the following?

The parable of the vineyard owner and the compensation paid to the laborers illustrated:

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

In the strategic approach to pay, internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

Organizations in a turbulent and unpredictable environment requiring flexibility in jobs and work processes are likely to be more successful with a(n) _____ internal pay structure.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in defining equal work according to the Equal Pay Act?

Content refers to the

Pay-For-Performance: The Evidence

Strategy: The Totality of Decisions

R: Job Analysis

Job-Based Structures and Job Evaluation

Person-Based Structures

Defining Competitiveness

Designing Pay Levels, Mix, and Pay

Pay-For-Performance: the Evidence

Pay-For-Performance Plans

Performance Appraisals

The Benefit Determination Process

Benefit Options

Compensation of Special Groups

Union Role in Wage and Salary Administration

International Pay Systems

Government and Legal Issues in Compensation

Management: Making It Work

Filters