Question 1

If an employee believes they are capable of performing a task and reaching a goal then they will be motivated by expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A gainsharing plan may be best utilized by an organization that emphasizes the use of teams , such as assembly lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using more longer term incentives for executives that link their pay to company performance can help improve the perception employees have about executive compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which type of incentive program would be most beneficial if you are managing a telecommuting employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merit increase 
B)  Straight commission 
C)  Lump sum merit bonus 
D)  Spot award 
E)  Improshare plan 
A)  Merit increase 
B)  Straight commission 
C)  Lump sum merit bonus 
D)  Spot award 
E)  Improshare plan

Question 5

Identify the different components of executive compensation. Explain how CEO pay is generally determined and the concerns surrounding the process.

Accepted Answer

Executive compensation includes a base s

Question 6

Identify all of the criteria of an effective incentive plan. Describe an example of a plan that would meet all of the criteria.

Accepted Answer

The criteria are: Link to your firm's st

Question 7

A lump sum merit bonus would be appropriate to use in an organization whose culture emphasizes teamwork in order to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Clay works for a local car dealership as a salesperson and earns 3% on every car he sells as his incentive plan and he receives no other compensation. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  straight commission plan. 
B)  straight salary plan. 
C)  mixed salary/commission plan. 
D)  straight piecework plan. 
E)  differential piecework plan. 
A)  straight commission plan. 
B)  straight salary plan. 
C)  mixed salary/commission plan. 
D)  straight piecework plan. 
E)  differential piecework plan.

Question 9

In regard to piecework incentive plans, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance measures are subjective and can be altered by any bias that may be present. 
B)  Piecework plans are complex and difficult to communicate to employees. 
C)  Employees know exactly what is expected of them in order to earn the incentive. 
D)  Piecework plans encourage teamwork and cooperation among coworkers. 
E)  Jobs which have a wide scope and a variety of tasks performed in short time frames work best with piecework plans. 
A)  Performance measures are subjective and can be altered by any bias that may be present. 
B)  Piecework plans are complex and difficult to communicate to employees. 
C)  Employees know exactly what is expected of them in order to earn the incentive. 
D)  Piecework plans encourage teamwork and cooperation among coworkers. 
E)  Jobs which have a wide scope and a variety of tasks performed in short time frames work best with piecework plans.

Question 10

Identify and define the two types of gainsharing plans. What are the advantages of using these types of plans?

Accepted Answer

A Scanlon plan can help reduce a firm's

Question 11

Identify and define the two types of piecework plans. What are the pros and cons of using a piecework pay system?

Accepted Answer

Straight piecework is where an employee

Question 12

The level of risk associated with an incentive program will impact how the employees view the incentive based on the history of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although they provide income security, ________ plans do not motivate an employee to produce at high levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although they provide income security, ________ plans...

Question 14

Jodi's evaluation score was a 70% which meant she was eligible for a 3.00% increase to her base hourly rate. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  merit pay increase. 
B)  lump sum merit bonus. 
C)  straight piecework plan. 
D)  differential piecework plan. 
E)  standard hour plan. 
A)  merit pay increase. 
B)  lump sum merit bonus. 
C)  straight piecework plan. 
D)  differential piecework plan. 
E)  standard hour plan.

Question 15

To avoid ethical issues, piecework systems should contain a criteria related to quality or safety so that employees are not producing high volumes of substandard products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When designing an incentive system an organization must decide:

Accepted Answer

A)  what types of incentives to use. 
B)  what results the incentives will be based on. 
C)  if individual performance will be rewarded. 
D)  if organizational performance will be used to determine the incentives. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  what types of incentives to use. 
B)  what results the incentives will be based on. 
C)  if individual performance will be rewarded. 
D)  if organizational performance will be used to determine the incentives. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 17

When employees make decisions regarding how to act at work based on what behaviors they believe will lead to their most valued work-related rewards and outcomes this is known as ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When employees make decisions regarding how to...

Question 18

Vince's department had no injuries or accidents for 6 consecutive months so his director gave each employee 8 hours of vacation to add to their vacation bank. This is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Improshare plan. 
B)  Scanlon plan. 
C)  straight commission. 
D)  spot award. 
E)  lump sum merit bonus. 
A)  Improshare plan. 
B)  Scanlon plan. 
C)  straight commission. 
D)  spot award. 
E)  lump sum merit bonus.

Question 19

Knowing that what is rewarded might not always lead to ethical behavior, organizations should keep in mind that:

Accepted Answer

A)  commission programs foster teamwork, cooperation, and positive behavior. 
B)  monitoring management performance based on financial outcomes ensures managers will be focused on improving revenues. 
C)  focusing on ROA discourages managers from altering assets to make themselves look good. 
D)  using safety and quality standards helps to ensure that productivity numbers are not the only concern. 
E)  piecework plans lead to both top quality and high volume work. 
A)  commission programs foster teamwork, cooperation, and positive behavior. 
B)  monitoring management performance based on financial outcomes ensures managers will be focused on improving revenues. 
C)  focusing on ROA discourages managers from altering assets to make themselves look good. 
D)  using safety and quality standards helps to ensure that productivity numbers are not the only concern. 
E)  piecework plans lead to both top quality and high volume work.

Question 20

Employee motivation is primarily influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality. 
B)  expectancy. 
C)  ownership. 
D)  valence. 
E)  goal setting. 
A)  instrumentality. 
B)  expectancy. 
C)  ownership. 
D)  valence. 
E)  goal setting.

If an employee believes they are capable of performing a task and reaching a goal then they will be motivated by expectancy.

A gainsharing plan may be best utilized by an organization that emphasizes the use of teams , such as assembly lines.

Using more longer term incentives for executives that link their pay to company performance can help improve the perception employees have about executive compensation.

Which type of incentive program would be most beneficial if you are managing a telecommuting employee?

Identify the different components of executive compensation. Explain how CEO pay is generally determined and the concerns surrounding the process.

Identify all of the criteria of an effective incentive plan. Describe an example of a plan that would meet all of the criteria.

A lump sum merit bonus would be appropriate to use in an organization whose culture emphasizes teamwork in order to achieve organizational goals.

Clay works for a local car dealership as a salesperson and earns 3% on every car he sells as his incentive plan and he receives no other compensation. This is an example of a:

In regard to piecework incentive plans, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Identify and define the two types of gainsharing plans. What are the advantages of using these types of plans?

Identify and define the two types of piecework plans. What are the pros and cons of using a piecework pay system?

The level of risk associated with an incentive program will impact how the employees view the incentive based on the history of the organization.

Although they provide income security, ________ plans do not motivate an employee to produce at high levels.

Jodi's evaluation score was a 70% which meant she was eligible for a 3.00% increase to her base hourly rate. This is an example of a:

To avoid ethical issues, piecework systems should contain a criteria related to quality or safety so that employees are not producing high volumes of substandard products.

When designing an incentive system an organization must decide:

When employees make decisions regarding how to act at work based on what behaviors they believe will lead to their most valued work-related rewards and outcomes this is known as ________ theory.

Vince's department had no injuries or accidents for 6 consecutive months so his director gave each employee 8 hours of vacation to add to their vacation bank. This is an example of a/an:

Knowing that what is rewarded might not always lead to ethical behavior, organizations should keep in mind that:

Employee motivation is primarily influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Regulatory Issues

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

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Exam 11: Incentives and Rewards

If an employee believes they are capable of performing a task and reaching a goal then they will be motivated by expectancy.

A gainsharing plan may be best utilized by an organization that emphasizes the use of teams , such as assembly lines.

Using more longer term incentives for executives that link their pay to company performance can help improve the perception employees have about executive compensation.

Which type of incentive program would be most beneficial if you are managing a telecommuting employee?

Identify the different components of executive compensation. Explain how CEO pay is generally determined and the concerns surrounding the process.

Identify all of the criteria of an effective incentive plan. Describe an example of a plan that would meet all of the criteria.

A lump sum merit bonus would be appropriate to use in an organization whose culture emphasizes teamwork in order to achieve organizational goals.

Clay works for a local car dealership as a salesperson and earns 3% on every car he sells as his incentive plan and he receives no other compensation. This is an example of a:

In regard to piecework incentive plans, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Identify and define the two types of gainsharing plans. What are the advantages of using these types of plans?

Identify and define the two types of piecework plans. What are the pros and cons of using a piecework pay system?

The level of risk associated with an incentive program will impact how the employees view the incentive based on the history of the organization.

Although they provide income security, ________ plans do not motivate an employee to produce at high levels.

Jodi's evaluation score was a 70% which meant she was eligible for a 3.00% increase to her base hourly rate. This is an example of a:

To avoid ethical issues, piecework systems should contain a criteria related to quality or safety so that employees are not producing high volumes of substandard products.

When designing an incentive system an organization must decide:

When employees make decisions regarding how to act at work based on what behaviors they believe will lead to their most valued work-related rewards and outcomes this is known as ________ theory.

Vince's department had no injuries or accidents for 6 consecutive months so his director gave each employee 8 hours of vacation to add to their vacation bank. This is an example of a/an:

Knowing that what is rewarded might not always lead to ethical behavior, organizations should keep in mind that:

Employee motivation is primarily influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Regulatory Issues

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

Filters