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Question 1

As a general rule, organizations using a high-involvement managerial strategy use indirect pay as a way to encourage which of the following relationships?

Aemployer-community relationship

Bemployee-task relationship

Cemployer-employee relationship

Demployer-union relationship

Answer : C

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important potential disadvantage of performance pay?

AIt increases the need for layoffs in poor economic conditions.

BIt does not fit well with high-involvement management.

CIt is mainly effective in small companies.

DIt does not pay off for some employers.

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following is an objective of variable pay?

Ato help retain long-service employees

Bto help link individual performance to individual pay

Cto help promote cost savings initiatives by employees

Dto help keep labour costs down

Answer : B

Question 4

Why is it important to be aware of organizational changes when managing a communication campaign?

ABecause any significant change will require a new campaign

BBecause the success of any communication campaign relies upon a lack of change

CBecause they may result in changes to the campaign, timeline or budget

Answer : C

Question 5

As the owner of a large hotel, you expect your employees to be flexible, learn a variety of skills, and shift around from one job to another as needed. Which of the following plans will best fit your needs?

Acompetency-based pay

Bskill-based pay

Cteam-based pay

Dpiece rates

Answer : B

Question 6

Which of the following statements relating to the notion of pay for knowledge is true?

AThere is little empirical evidence supporting the validity of competency-based pay models.

BCompetency-based pay models are usually associated with operational level roles.

CPay for knowledge requires very detailed job descriptions for every role in an organization.

DPay for knowledge fits well with classical management styles, requiring employee flexibility in skill sets.

Answer : A

Question 7

Johnny is compensated based on a rate of $25.00 per hour worked. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Johnny is compensated?

Acommission

Bwage

Cpiece rate

Dsalary

Answer : B

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