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Discrepancies in job analysis information may indicate that more than one job has been lumped under one title. Answer: Vacation and holiday entitlements are among the clauses frequently found in holiday contracts. Answer: FALSE Job-based and person-based job analysis methods […]

An important criteria for determining the value of research is/are there alternative An 80. An important criteria for determining the value of research is/are there alternative explanations for the research findings? Answer: Most organizations rely upon the market to determine […]

US expatriates believe their organizations do not value their international expertise. Answer: Group incentive pay increases turnover of better performers while individual incentive increases turnover of poorer performers. Answer: TRUE Pay-for-knowledge plans pay new employees for the skills that they […]

Which of the following is not a reason a company might pay base wages above market competitors? A.Employees are more productive B.Turnover will be lower C.Competitor production costs are lower D.To attract more job applicants Answer: In situations in which […]

Incentive effect means pay can motivate people to perform better. Answer: External competitiveness decisions focus on both pay levels. Answer: TRUE Both skills and competencies can be used as the basis for developing an internal structure. Answer: TRUE Strategy refers […]

Research shows that one quarter to one third of employees question the fairness of their pay frequently. Answer: Many contracts specify a premium be paid above the worker’s base wage for working nonstandard shifts. Answer: TRUE A fast and efficient […]

A study of both U.S. and Slovenian MBAs found that risk taking was higher among Slovenians. Answer: Surveys find 360-degree ratings are used for both development and pay decisions. Answer: FALSE The point of the behavior = f (M, A, […]

In _____ type cases, the focus is on the discriminatory consequences rather than the intent to discriminate? A.disparate treatment B.access discrimination C.disparate impact D.valuation discrimination Answer: Which of the following is not classified as exempt under FLSA? A.Computer employee B.Commission […]

When management shows little concern for its employees and workplace relations are bad, employees may support a unionization effort. Answer: Egalitarian pay structures send the message that the organization values differences in work content, individual skills and contributions to the […]

Egalitarian pay structures have all but which of the following characteristics? A.Few levels B.Small differentials C.Supports equal treatment D.Supports individual performers Answer: All the following are true of compensable factors except: A.reinforce an organization’s culture. B.support the business direction. C.represent […]