Question 1

Who among the following would be the least suited to an open pay system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Librarian 
B)  Salesperson 
C)  Recruiter 
D)  Fruit picker 
A)  Librarian 
B)  Salesperson 
C)  Recruiter 
D)  Fruit picker

Question 2

During economic downturns,companies can "reward" their employees by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Not laying them off 
B)  Allowing them to keep their full salaries 
C)  Reducing their work hours 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Not laying them off 
B)  Allowing them to keep their full salaries 
C)  Reducing their work hours 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 3

According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,organizations spend an average of _______________ per hour worked on benefits for each employee.

Accepted Answer

A)  $2.94 
B)  $4.29 
C)  $9.42 
D)  $10.52 
A)  $2.94 
B)  $4.29 
C)  $9.42 
D)  $10.52

Question 4

In conventional pay systems,_______________ determine(s)the pay rate and range.

Accepted Answer

A)  the job 
B)  acquired skills 
C)  seniority 
D)  the pay grade 
A)  the job 
B)  acquired skills 
C)  seniority 
D)  the pay grade

Question 5

Virtually any program that shares _______________ with employees is considered gain sharing.

Accepted Answer

A)  profits 
B)  cost overruns 
C)  excess production gains 
D)  cost reductions 
A)  profits 
B)  cost overruns 
C)  excess production gains 
D)  cost reductions

Question 6

Summarize Lawler's conclusions concerning individual satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Lawler's summary of research on individu

Question 7

An individual pay-for-performance reward system does not properly fit an organization that is designed to use teams because it fosters competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In administering a _______________ program; the emphasis is on the desired behavior that leads to job performance rather than performance alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  social imitation 
C)  patterning 
D)  modeling 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  social imitation 
C)  patterning 
D)  modeling

Question 9

Bureau of Labor Statistics show that typically the younger a woman is,the less she makes relative to a man.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hitting a slot machine jackpot in a casino is an example of fixed ratio reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Contamination takes place in the evaluation process when an improper emphasis is given to various job elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________ occurs when an evaluation does not focus on all aspects of the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contamination 
B)  Deficiency 
C)  Distortion 
D)  Deflection 
A)  Contamination 
B)  Deficiency 
C)  Distortion 
D)  Deflection

Question 13

In order for the open pay system to be motivational,an employee's effort must be linked to subjective performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizational resources and government regulations are two of the many factors that must be considered when developing and maintaining reward programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In situations where teams are interdependent,a _______________ reward plan would be the least appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  plant-based 
B)  division-based 
C)  seniority-based 
D)  area-based 
A)  plant-based 
B)  division-based 
C)  seniority-based 
D)  area-based

Question 16

Effective performance evaluation,simply stated,involves asking two questions about employee performance.What are these questions?

Accepted Answer

The first question is "Is the

Question 17

What are the three main objectives of reward programs?

Accepted Answer

The main objectives of reward programs a

Question 18

In the context of performance evaluation; contamination can be said to be the reverse of deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When employees are allowed to participate in a two-way exchange during the evaluation process,they are more satisfied with the feedback communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Who among the following would be the least suited to an open pay system?

During economic downturns,companies can "reward" their employees by:

According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,organizations spend an average of _______________ per hour worked on benefits for each employee.

In conventional pay systems,_______________ determine(s)the pay rate and range.

Virtually any program that shares _______________ with employees is considered gain sharing.

Summarize Lawler's conclusions concerning individual satisfaction.

An individual pay-for-performance reward system does not properly fit an organization that is designed to use teams because it fosters competition.

In administering a _______________ program; the emphasis is on the desired behavior that leads to job performance rather than performance alone.

Bureau of Labor Statistics show that typically the younger a woman is,the less she makes relative to a man.

Hitting a slot machine jackpot in a casino is an example of fixed ratio reinforcement.

Contamination takes place in the evaluation process when an improper emphasis is given to various job elements.

_______________ occurs when an evaluation does not focus on all aspects of the job.

In order for the open pay system to be motivational,an employee's effort must be linked to subjective performance.

Organizational resources and government regulations are two of the many factors that must be considered when developing and maintaining reward programs.

In situations where teams are interdependent,a _______________ reward plan would be the least appropriate.

Effective performance evaluation,simply stated,involves asking two questions about employee performance.What are these questions?

What are the three main objectives of reward programs?

In the context of performance evaluation; contamination can be said to be the reverse of deficiency.

When employees are allowed to participate in a two-way exchange during the evaluation process,they are more satisfied with the feedback communication.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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Exam 7: Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Who among the following would be the least suited to an open pay system?

During economic downturns,companies can "reward" their employees by:

According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,organizations spend an average of _______________ per hour worked on benefits for each employee.

In conventional pay systems,_______________ determine(s)the pay rate and range.

Virtually any program that shares _______________ with employees is considered gain sharing.

Summarize Lawler's conclusions concerning individual satisfaction.

An individual pay-for-performance reward system does not properly fit an organization that is designed to use teams because it fosters competition.

In administering a _______________ program; the emphasis is on the desired behavior that leads to job performance rather than performance alone.

Bureau of Labor Statistics show that typically the younger a woman is,the less she makes relative to a man.

Hitting a slot machine jackpot in a casino is an example of fixed ratio reinforcement.

Contamination takes place in the evaluation process when an improper emphasis is given to various job elements.

_______________ occurs when an evaluation does not focus on all aspects of the job.

In order for the open pay system to be motivational,an employee's effort must be linked to subjective performance.

Organizational resources and government regulations are two of the many factors that must be considered when developing and maintaining reward programs.

In situations where teams are interdependent,a _______________ reward plan would be the least appropriate.

Effective performance evaluation,simply stated,involves asking two questions about employee performance.What are these questions?

What are the three main objectives of reward programs?

In the context of performance evaluation; contamination can be said to be the reverse of deficiency.

When employees are allowed to participate in a two-way exchange during the evaluation process,they are more satisfied with the feedback communication.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

Filters