Question 1

The point system of job evaluation permits jobs to be evaluated quantitatively based on compensable factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How are the wages for jobs typically determined? Why is this process important?

Accepted Answer

The basis on which compensation payments

Question 5

Which of the following terms is also used to describe competency-based pay?

Accepted Answer

A) incentive pay 
B) commission pay 
C) skilled-based pay 
D) broadband pay 
A) incentive pay 
B) commission pay 
C) skilled-based pay 
D) broadband pay

Question 6

When an employer operates in more than one province,it has to apply only the employment requirements of one province of its choosing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Accounting clerks,pay clerks,and junior secretaries are all classed in Grade 2 at Metroland Inc.Which of the following should apply to all these jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) They should all receive the same wage rate in order to achieve equality. 
B) They should be paid within the same pay range. 
C) They should be paid similar to Grade 2 jobs at McDonald's. 
D) They should be paid at different wage rates because the worth of these jobs to the organization may differ. 
A) They should all receive the same wage rate in order to achieve equality. 
B) They should be paid within the same pay range. 
C) They should be paid similar to Grade 2 jobs at McDonald's. 
D) They should be paid at different wage rates because the worth of these jobs to the organization may differ.

Question 8

The use of job evaluation is widespread in the private sector but is rarely used in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Organizations may dodge the comparable worth issue by using one job evaluation system for clerical jobs frequently held by women,and another system for other jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Crystal Ball Inc.is a large information technology firm with many levels of management.The company would like to compensate its managers on factors such as knowledge and accountability.Which system would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) market pricing 
B) the Hay profile method 
C) job classification as implemented in Microsoft 
D) work valuation 
A) market pricing 
B) the Hay profile method 
C) job classification as implemented in Microsoft 
D) work valuation

Question 11

What types of jobs are usually evaluated using the Hay profile method?

Accepted Answer

A) executive and managerial 
B) administrative and technical 
C) information technology and manufacturing 
D) sales and accounting 
A) executive and managerial 
B) administrative and technical 
C) information technology and manufacturing 
D) sales and accounting

Question 12

Explain competency-based pay,including its advantages and disadvantages.Include in your discussion the practice of broadbanding.

Accepted Answer

Competency-based pay,also known as knowl

Question 13

Sarah,Tariq,and Tatiana's compensation packages are calculated and paid on the basis of weekly,biweekly,or monthly periods,respectively.How would you classify these employees?

Accepted Answer

A) white-collar employees 
B) part-time employees 
C) hourly employees 
D) salaried employees 
A) white-collar employees 
B) part-time employees 
C) hourly employees 
D) salaried employees

Question 14

XYZ Company wants to pay its employees based on their skills that are valued by the company.Which of the following would it most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A) commission pay 
B) stock-based pay 
C) profit sharing 
D) competency-based pay 
A) commission pay 
B) stock-based pay 
C) profit sharing 
D) competency-based pay

Question 15

What do we call jobs that are selected to be included in salary surveys?

Accepted Answer

A) higher-pay jobs 
B) equity jobs 
C) comparison jobs 
D) benchmark jobs 
A) higher-pay jobs 
B) equity jobs 
C) comparison jobs 
D) benchmark jobs

Question 16

Which of the following is the simplest job evaluation system?

Accepted Answer

A) job ranking 
B) point method 
C) job classification 
D) work valuation 
A) job ranking 
B) point method 
C) job classification 
D) work valuation

Question 17

Competence-based pay systems compensate employees for the different skills or knowledge they possess rather than for the job they hold in a designated job category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Broadbands create more concern by employees with pay grades and steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Hay profile method is useful for evaluating jobs of all types and levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Briefly explain the different job evaluation systems.

Accepted Answer

Organizations use four basic job evaluat

The point system of job evaluation permits jobs to be evaluated quantitatively based on compensable factors.

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?

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

How are the wages for jobs typically determined? Why is this process important?

Which of the following terms is also used to describe competency-based pay?

When an employer operates in more than one province,it has to apply only the employment requirements of one province of its choosing.

Accounting clerks,pay clerks,and junior secretaries are all classed in Grade 2 at Metroland Inc.Which of the following should apply to all these jobs?

The use of job evaluation is widespread in the private sector but is rarely used in the public sector.

Organizations may dodge the comparable worth issue by using one job evaluation system for clerical jobs frequently held by women,and another system for other jobs.

Crystal Ball Inc.is a large information technology firm with many levels of management.The company would like to compensate its managers on factors such as knowledge and accountability.Which system would you recommend?

What types of jobs are usually evaluated using the Hay profile method?

Explain competency-based pay,including its advantages and disadvantages.Include in your discussion the practice of broadbanding.

Sarah,Tariq,and Tatiana's compensation packages are calculated and paid on the basis of weekly,biweekly,or monthly periods,respectively.How would you classify these employees?

XYZ Company wants to pay its employees based on their skills that are valued by the company.Which of the following would it most likely use?

What do we call jobs that are selected to be included in salary surveys?

Which of the following is the simplest job evaluation system?

Competence-based pay systems compensate employees for the different skills or knowledge they possess rather than for the job they hold in a designated job category.

Broadbands create more concern by employees with pay grades and steps.

The Hay profile method is useful for evaluating jobs of all types and levels.

Briefly explain the different job evaluation systems.

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Exam 9: Managing Compensation

The point system of job evaluation permits jobs to be evaluated quantitatively based on compensable factors.

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?

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

How are the wages for jobs typically determined? Why is this process important?

Which of the following terms is also used to describe competency-based pay?

When an employer operates in more than one province,it has to apply only the employment requirements of one province of its choosing.

Accounting clerks,pay clerks,and junior secretaries are all classed in Grade 2 at Metroland Inc.Which of the following should apply to all these jobs?

The use of job evaluation is widespread in the private sector but is rarely used in the public sector.

Organizations may dodge the comparable worth issue by using one job evaluation system for clerical jobs frequently held by women,and another system for other jobs.

Crystal Ball Inc.is a large information technology firm with many levels of management.The company would like to compensate its managers on factors such as knowledge and accountability.Which system would you recommend?

What types of jobs are usually evaluated using the Hay profile method?

Explain competency-based pay,including its advantages and disadvantages.Include in your discussion the practice of broadbanding.

Sarah,Tariq,and Tatiana's compensation packages are calculated and paid on the basis of weekly,biweekly,or monthly periods,respectively.How would you classify these employees?

XYZ Company wants to pay its employees based on their skills that are valued by the company.Which of the following would it most likely use?

What do we call jobs that are selected to be included in salary surveys?

Which of the following is the simplest job evaluation system?

Competence-based pay systems compensate employees for the different skills or knowledge they possess rather than for the job they hold in a designated job category.

Broadbands create more concern by employees with pay grades and steps.

The Hay profile method is useful for evaluating jobs of all types and levels.

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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