Question 1

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

State the theory of marginal productivity.

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The theory of marginal productivity says...

Question 3

Both external and organization factors shape internal pay structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Write a short note on pay structure.

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Pay structure refers to the array of pay...

Question 5

Pay structures are immune to changes in external factors such as skill shortages.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the marginal productivity theory,employers pay use value to their employees.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Wage legislation affects the wage structure at both the minimum and the maximum pay level.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most job structures are best described as

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A)   job-based structures.
B)   person-based structures.
C)   both person- and job-based structures.
D)   competency-based structures.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A potential problem in egalitarian pay structures is that high-performing employees may feel underpaid and quit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Labor unions support small pay differentials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pay for temporary workers is based upon

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A)   the internal structure of their home employer.
B)   the internal structure of the temporary workplace.
C)   the strict requirements set by an international workers union.
D)   education only.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true?

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A)   Greater pay dispersion is related to higher turnover among executives.
B)   Egalitarian structures are a better fit for executive groups that need to work closely as a team.
C)   Large raises with a promotion decreases effort and increases absenteeism.
D)   Employees judge the fairness of their pay structure by making multiple pay comparisons.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aligned pay structures?

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A)   They support the way the work gets done.
B)   They fit an organization's business strategy.
C)   They are fair to employees.
D)   They are designed to increase the turnover rate.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

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Tailored structure: A low-cost,customer-...

Question 17

Exchange value is always higher than use value.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

According to the text,when are pay procedures more likely to be perceived as fair?

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Pay procedures are more likely to be per...

Question 19

In the strategic approach to pay,internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

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A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourthE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

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A)   work content and its value
B)   seniority and experience
C)   use value and exchange value
D)   pay surveys and job evaluationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Defining Internal Alignment

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

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State the theory of marginal productivity.

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Both external and organization factors shape internal pay structures.

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Write a short note on pay structure.

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Pay structures are immune to changes in external factors such as skill shortages.

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The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

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According to the marginal productivity theory,employers pay use value to their employees.

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Wage legislation affects the wage structure at both the minimum and the maximum pay level.

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Most job structures are best described as

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A potential problem in egalitarian pay structures is that high-performing employees may feel underpaid and quit.

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Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

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Labor unions support small pay differentials.

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Pay for temporary workers is based upon

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Which of the following is NOT true?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aligned pay structures?

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Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

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Exchange value is always higher than use value.

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According to the text,when are pay procedures more likely to be perceived as fair?

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In the strategic approach to pay,internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

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The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

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