Exam 3: Defining Internal Alignment

When employees can see the relationships between their work,the work of others and the organization's objectives,this is called

The content of a job refers to the relative contribution of skills,tasks and responsibilities to the organization's goals.

State the theory of marginal productivity.

Hierarchical pay structures have all but which of the following characteristics?

Both external and organizational factors shape internal pay structures.

When cooperation is important for successful organization performance,the best form of pay is _____.

A pay structure refers to the array of pay rates for different work or skills within a single organization.

Egalitarian pay structures send the message that the organization values differences in work content,individual skills and contributions to the organization.

Pay for temporary workers is based upon

The pay for the job of accountant in London,Los Angeles and Berlin is likely to be different due to

Egalitarian pay structures may be characterized as delayered or compressed.

Self-managed work teams and outsourcing can affect the pay structure.

Research shows that one quarter to one third of employees question the fairness of their pay frequently.

(p 83)Recent pay research shows that employee participation is the most important factor influencing employee perceptions of procedural justice.

The institutional model predicts that it is best to wait for other organizations to adopt innovative practices.

Common bases for modern pay structures include all but which of the following?

Labor unions support small pay differentials.

A problem faced by some organizations using an egalitarian pay structure is _____.

_____ should support the organization strategy,support the work flow and motivate behavior toward organization objectives.

An organization's pay structure is affected more by the pay levels and benefits offered by competitors than its human capital.