Question 1

Staggering the work week means some employees

Accepted Answer

A)  work fewer than 40 hours 
B)  start their week on a day other than Monday 
C)  work the graveyard shift only 
D)  always work on weekends 
A)  work fewer than 40 hours 
B)  start their week on a day other than Monday 
C)  work the graveyard shift only 
D)  always work on weekends

Question 2

A performance payment plan makes it difficult for new employees to earn a reasonable amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A plan in which employees work the same number of hours a day but may start and finish their work days at different times is called

Accepted Answer

A)  telecommuting 
B)  job sharing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  flex-time 
A)  telecommuting 
B)  job sharing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  flex-time

Question 4

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Compensation plan that pays a fixed rate for each unit produced.

Accepted Answer

A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage 
A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage

Question 5

Training related to workplace diversity and sexual harassment is part of

Accepted Answer

A)  employee health and wellness training 
B)  new-employee orientation training 
C)  basic-skills training 
D)  awareness training 
A)  employee health and wellness training 
B)  new-employee orientation training 
C)  basic-skills training 
D)  awareness training

Question 6

The concept of flex-time includes allowing two people to share one job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Profit sharing is a compensation plan designed to encourage employees to do things that increase company profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Changing compensation plans should involve the participation of employee groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Compensation plan that pays a certain amount of a specified period of time worked.

Accepted Answer

A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage 
A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective performance review conference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both strengths and weaknesses are discussed. 
B)  A specific work plan is one result of the conference. 
C)  Feedback includes personal opinions as well as objective information. 
D)  The employee has the chance to discuss working conditions and available support. 
A)  Both strengths and weaknesses are discussed. 
B)  A specific work plan is one result of the conference. 
C)  Feedback includes personal opinions as well as objective information. 
D)  The employee has the chance to discuss working conditions and available support.

Question 11

Performance plans such as commission plans have no drawbacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The plan for paying employees that has the advantages of various pay systems is the

Accepted Answer

A)  commission plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  piece-rate plan 
D)  combination plan 
A)  commission plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  piece-rate plan 
D)  combination plan

Question 13

A combination plan generally combines the commission and piece-rate plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Arrangement in which employees choose their own work hours within specified limits.

Accepted Answer

A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage 
A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a time-based payment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plan makes it difficult for new employees to earn a reasonable amount. 
B)  It does not financially reward employees for outstanding work. 
C)  It encourages salespeople to sell customers products they don't need. 
D)  It encourages experienced workers to find shortcuts. 
A)  The plan makes it difficult for new employees to earn a reasonable amount. 
B)  It does not financially reward employees for outstanding work. 
C)  It encourages salespeople to sell customers products they don't need. 
D)  It encourages experienced workers to find shortcuts.

Question 16

Many companies pay some or all of the costs of college courses that employees take as part of preparing for promotions and career advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

401(k)plans are designed for self-employed people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Planned instruction with a specific curriculum and instructor.

Accepted Answer

A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage 
A) Bonus 
B) cafeteria plan 
C) commission plan 
D) employee benefits 
E) flex-time
F)formal training
G)informal training
H)job sharing
I)performance review
J)piece-rate plan
K)salary
L)time plan
M)wage

Question 19

During a performance review, the discussion should focus on the employee's performance rather than on the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a legitimate factor on which to base the amount of employee pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  employee's level of experience 
B)  skills an employee brings to the job 
C)  employee's gender 
D)  prevailing wage rates in the community 
A)  employee's level of experience 
B)  skills an employee brings to the job 
C)  employee's gender 
D)  prevailing wage rates in the community

Exam 24: Rewarding and Developing Employees

Staggering the work week means some employees

A performance payment plan makes it difficult for new employees to earn a reasonable amount.

A plan in which employees work the same number of hours a day but may start and finish their work days at different times is called

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Compensation plan that pays a fixed rate for each unit produced.

Training related to workplace diversity and sexual harassment is part of

The concept of flex-time includes allowing two people to share one job.

Profit sharing is a compensation plan designed to encourage employees to do things that increase company profits.

Changing compensation plans should involve the participation of employee groups.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Compensation plan that pays a certain amount of a specified period of time worked.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective performance review conference?

Performance plans such as commission plans have no drawbacks.

The plan for paying employees that has the advantages of various pay systems is the

A combination plan generally combines the commission and piece-rate plans.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Arrangement in which employees choose their own work hours within specified limits.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a time-based payment plan?

Many companies pay some or all of the costs of college courses that employees take as part of preparing for promotions and career advancement.

401(k)plans are designed for self-employed people.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Planned instruction with a specific curriculum and instructor.

During a performance review, the discussion should focus on the employee's performance rather than on the employee.

Which of the following is not a legitimate factor on which to base the amount of employee pay?

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