Worldatwork GR1 Quiz 2 Topic 1 Questions 6-10

Question: 1

What does the size of a merit increase have to do with the success of a merit pay program?

AIncreases must be equitable within a department.

BIncreases must not be deemed inconsequential to employees.

CIncreases given to star employees must be at least triple that of those given to average performers.

DEven small increases should not be given to less-than-average performers.

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Question: 2

Which of the following statements best describes workplace flexibility as a deeply embedded cultural strategic advantage for an organization?

AFlexibility is strategic and viewed as an essential element in achieving organization success.

BFlexibility may take place on a case-by case basis.

CEmployees feel free to request flexible work arrangements as needed.

DSome departments use flexible work arrangements but they are inconsistent and not organizationwide.

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Question: 3

Which type of variable pay is best described by this statement: Criteria are discretionary and often defined in broad terms such as ''exceptional customer service''?

ARecognition

BBonus

CCommission

DProfit-sharing

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Question: 4

For which type of employees should the lowest (first) quartile be used in a merit pay system with pay ranges divided into quartiles?

ARed-circled employees

BEmployees new to the role

CHigh-performing employees with five years in the job

DFully meets standards employees with five to seven years of experience

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Question: 5

Which is the most accurate description of the work-life element of total rewards?

ACash provided by an employer to an employee for his or her efforts and results toward completion of goals

BOrganizational practices, policies and programs to help employees achieve success within and outside of the workplace

CAlignment of organizational, team and individual efforts toward success

DLearning experiences designed to enhance employees' skills and competencies

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Worldatwork GR1 Quiz:2 Topic:1 Questions:6-10