Question 1

What is a drawback of a comparable-worth policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A free-market economy assumes people will not take differences in pay into account when they choose a career. 
B)  Employees may conclude that pay rates are unfair. 
C)  The courts prohibit organizations from defending themselves against claims of discrimination by showing that they pay the going market rate. 
D)  Grouping jobs will result in rates of pay for individual jobs that do not precisely match the levels specified by the market and the organization's job structure. 
E)  Raising pay for some jobs places the employer at a disadvantage relative to employers that pay the market rate. 
A)  A free-market economy assumes people will not take differences in pay into account when they choose a career. 
B)  Employees may conclude that pay rates are unfair. 
C)  The courts prohibit organizations from defending themselves against claims of discrimination by showing that they pay the going market rate. 
D)  Grouping jobs will result in rates of pay for individual jobs that do not precisely match the levels specified by the market and the organization's job structure. 
E)  Raising pay for some jobs places the employer at a disadvantage relative to employers that pay the market rate.

Question 2

The pay offered by an organization is not limited by its presence in a product market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Implementing broad bands increases the opportunities for promoting employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ means that an employee is paid a given amount regardless of the number of hours worked or quality of the work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay level 
B)  Nonexemption 
C)  Pay policy line 
D)  Piecework rate 
E)  Salary basis 
A)  Pay level 
B)  Nonexemption 
C)  Pay policy line 
D)  Piecework rate 
E)  Salary basis

Question 5

Economic theory holds that the most profitable pay level, all things being equal, would be at the

Accepted Answer

A)  lowest possible level. 
B)  market rate. 
C)  highest possible level. 
D)  mid-range level. 
E)  CPI rate. 
A)  lowest possible level. 
B)  market rate. 
C)  highest possible level. 
D)  mid-range level. 
E)  CPI rate.

Question 6

Which statement is true about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The overtime rate under the FLSA is two and a half times the employee's hourly rate. 
B)  The FLSA permits federal contractors to pay less than the prevailing wage rate. 
C)  The FLSA permits a subminimum training wage equal to 95 percent of the minimum wage. 
D)  Nonexempt employees are covered by FLSA and include most hourly workers. 
E)  Under the FLSA, executive, professional, and administrative employees are considered nonexempt employees. 
A)  The overtime rate under the FLSA is two and a half times the employee's hourly rate. 
B)  The FLSA permits federal contractors to pay less than the prevailing wage rate. 
C)  The FLSA permits a subminimum training wage equal to 95 percent of the minimum wage. 
D)  Nonexempt employees are covered by FLSA and include most hourly workers. 
E)  Under the FLSA, executive, professional, and administrative employees are considered nonexempt employees.

Question 7

Ryan and Peggy hold the same position at Vineyard Rustica. However, Ryan earns more than Peggy. In the context of pay structure, which statement justifies the organization's decision to pay Ryan more than Peggy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ryan works the night shift, and night hours are less desirable for most workers. 
B)  Ryan is a U.S. citizen; therefore, his pay should be higher than that of non-Americans. 
C)  Peggy is pregnant; therefore, her productivity is assumed to be lower. 
D)  Ryan is physically disabled; therefore, he should be paid more than Peggy. 
E)  Peggy lives in a location where living expenses are higher. 
A)  Ryan works the night shift, and night hours are less desirable for most workers. 
B)  Ryan is a U.S. citizen; therefore, his pay should be higher than that of non-Americans. 
C)  Peggy is pregnant; therefore, her productivity is assumed to be lower. 
D)  Ryan is physically disabled; therefore, he should be paid more than Peggy. 
E)  Peggy lives in a location where living expenses are higher.

What is a drawback of a comparable-worth policy?

The pay offered by an organization is not limited by its presence in a product market.

Implementing broad bands increases the opportunities for promoting employees.

________ means that an employee is paid a given amount regardless of the number of hours worked or quality of the work.

Economic theory holds that the most profitable pay level, all things being equal, would be at the

Which statement is true about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

Ryan and Peggy hold the same position at Vineyard Rustica. However, Ryan earns more than Peggy. In the context of pay structure, which statement justifies the organization's decision to pay Ryan more than Peggy?

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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Exam 12: Establishing a Pay Structure

What is a drawback of a comparable-worth policy?

The pay offered by an organization is not limited by its presence in a product market.

Implementing broad bands increases the opportunities for promoting employees.

________ means that an employee is paid a given amount regardless of the number of hours worked or quality of the work.

Economic theory holds that the most profitable pay level, all things being equal, would be at the

Which statement is true about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

Ryan and Peggy hold the same position at Vineyard Rustica. However, Ryan earns more than Peggy. In the context of pay structure, which statement justifies the organization's decision to pay Ryan more than Peggy?

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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