Question 1

The Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires that a lower "training wage" be paid to workers under the age of 20 for a period of up to 90 days. 
B)  mandates that employers pay higher wages for overtime, defined as hours worked beyond 40 hours per week. 
C)  covers construction contractors that receive more than $2,000 in federal money. 
D)  requires general contractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to pay service employees in various classes no less than the wage rates found prevailing in the locality. 
E)  covers all government contractors receiving $10,000 or more in federal funds. 
A)  requires that a lower "training wage" be paid to workers under the age of 20 for a period of up to 90 days. 
B)  mandates that employers pay higher wages for overtime, defined as hours worked beyond 40 hours per week. 
C)  covers construction contractors that receive more than $2,000 in federal money. 
D)  requires general contractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to pay service employees in various classes no less than the wage rates found prevailing in the locality. 
E)  covers all government contractors receiving $10,000 or more in federal funds.

Question 2

Issues affecting an organization's pay structure do not affect its reputation in general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Overlapping _____ give the organization more flexibility in transferring employees among jobs,because transfers need not always involve a change in pay.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay rates 
B)  pay ranges 
C)  pay policies 
D)  pay differentials 
E)  pay ranks 
A)  pay rates 
B)  pay ranges 
C)  pay policies 
D)  pay differentials 
E)  pay ranks

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a pay structure that rewards employees for winning promotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not focus on setting pay for groups of jobs. 
B)  It does not make adjustments to a pay rate to reflect differences in labor markets. 
C)  It discourages employees from gaining valuable experience through lateral career moves. 
D)  It rewards employees for acquiring skills but does not provide a way to ensure that employees can use their new skills. 
E)  It places the employer at an economic disadvantage relative to other employers that pay the market rate, by raising the pay for some jobs. 
A)  It does not focus on setting pay for groups of jobs. 
B)  It does not make adjustments to a pay rate to reflect differences in labor markets. 
C)  It discourages employees from gaining valuable experience through lateral career moves. 
D)  It rewards employees for acquiring skills but does not provide a way to ensure that employees can use their new skills. 
E)  It places the employer at an economic disadvantage relative to other employers that pay the market rate, by raising the pay for some jobs.

Question 5

John is the head of the insurance claims department.John works for longer hours than his subordinates.However,John is not paid overtime for working more than 40 hours per week.Under the FLSA,which of the following will justify the organization's decision not to give John overtime pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  John is not a U.S. citizen. 
B)  John comes from an economically strong background. 
C)  John is unmarried. 
D)  John is considered as an exempt employee. 
E)  John has lower educational qualifications than his subordinates. 
A)  John is not a U.S. citizen. 
B)  John comes from an economically strong background. 
C)  John is unmarried. 
D)  John is considered as an exempt employee. 
E)  John has lower educational qualifications than his subordinates.

Question 6

Pay policies are one of the most important human resource tools for:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing competition in the product market. 
B)  automating routine activities. 
C)  persuading customers that high quality is worth a premium price. 
D)  making decisions about product pricing. 
E)  encouraging desired employee behaviors. 
A)  reducing competition in the product market. 
B)  automating routine activities. 
C)  persuading customers that high quality is worth a premium price. 
D)  making decisions about product pricing. 
E)  encouraging desired employee behaviors.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of equal employment opportunity laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  These laws guarantee equal pay for whites and minorities. 
B)  The goal of these laws is for employers to provide equal pay for equal work. 
C)  Job descriptions and job structures cannot help organizations demonstrate that they are upholding these laws. 
D)  These laws guarantee equal pay for men and women. 
E)  Under these laws, employers cannot tie differences in pay to business-related considerations. 
A)  These laws guarantee equal pay for whites and minorities. 
B)  The goal of these laws is for employers to provide equal pay for equal work. 
C)  Job descriptions and job structures cannot help organizations demonstrate that they are upholding these laws. 
D)  These laws guarantee equal pay for men and women. 
E)  Under these laws, employers cannot tie differences in pay to business-related considerations.

Question 8

What are the limitations of using a job-based pay structure?

Accepted Answer

Some of the limitations of job-based pay

Question 9

Under the FLSA,which of the following statements is true of child labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by the Department of Labor. 
B)  Children aged 14 and 15 may not be employed in any work associated with interstate commerce. 
C)  The FLSA's restrictions on the use of child labor apply to children younger than 18. 
D)  Children aged 18 and 19 may work only outside school hours, in jobs defined as nonhazardous, and for limited time periods. 
E)  All the states have laws requiring working papers or work permits for minors. 
A)  Children aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by the Department of Labor. 
B)  Children aged 14 and 15 may not be employed in any work associated with interstate commerce. 
C)  The FLSA's restrictions on the use of child labor apply to children younger than 18. 
D)  Children aged 18 and 19 may work only outside school hours, in jobs defined as nonhazardous, and for limited time periods. 
E)  All the states have laws requiring working papers or work permits for minors.

Question 10

Paying a salary does not necessarily mean that a job is exempt from overtime pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mark and Chloe hold the same position at Rue & West Bros.However,Mark earns more than Chloe.Which of the following will justify the organization's decision to pay Mark more than Chloe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark meets higher productivity targets than Chloe. 
B)  Mark comes from an economically weaker background. 
C)  Mark is more skilled than Chloe because he is male. 
D)  Chloe is younger than Mark. 
E)  Chloe is not a U.S. citizen. 
A)  Mark meets higher productivity targets than Chloe. 
B)  Mark comes from an economically weaker background. 
C)  Mark is more skilled than Chloe because he is male. 
D)  Chloe is younger than Mark. 
E)  Chloe is not a U.S. citizen.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about labor markets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations compete to sell labor in the labor market. 
B)  Competition for labor establishes the minimum an organization must pay to hire an employee for a particular job. 
C)  Changes in the CPI do not affect the labor market. 
D)  Cost-of-living considerations have little impact on labor-market rates. 
E)  An organization's competitors in labor markets only include companies with different products. 
A)  Organizations compete to sell labor in the labor market. 
B)  Competition for labor establishes the minimum an organization must pay to hire an employee for a particular job. 
C)  Changes in the CPI do not affect the labor market. 
D)  Cost-of-living considerations have little impact on labor-market rates. 
E)  An organization's competitors in labor markets only include companies with different products.

Question 13

Sapheda Inc.,a heavy machinery company,has employees belonging to the age group of 17 to 30.Noah,a 17-year-old,is prohibited from working with heavy machinery tools.His work involves working in the mail room.Under the laws governing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),which of the following will justify the organization's decision to forbid Noah from doing heavy machinery work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Noah cannot be employed in hazardous occupations because he is 17 years old. 
B)  Noah is expected to work in a safe environment because he is male. 
C)  Noah is not a U.S. citizen, therefore he is prohibited from working in a hazardous environment. 
D)  Noah has not yet completed college, therefore he should only be given administrative duties. 
E)  Noah comes from an economically weaker background, therefore he is expected to perform clerical duties. 
A)  Noah cannot be employed in hazardous occupations because he is 17 years old. 
B)  Noah is expected to work in a safe environment because he is male. 
C)  Noah is not a U.S. citizen, therefore he is prohibited from working in a hazardous environment. 
D)  Noah has not yet completed college, therefore he should only be given administrative duties. 
E)  Noah comes from an economically weaker background, therefore he is expected to perform clerical duties.

Question 14

How does equity theory justify the high pay of CEOs?

Accepted Answer

The issue of executive pay is relevant t

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true according to the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under these laws, individuals aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by the Department of Labor. 
B)  Federal contractors must pay their employees at rates at least equal to the prevailing wages in the area. 
C)  The overtime rate applies to the hours worked beyond 45 in one week. 
D)  Employers must pay a training wage to workers under the age of 15 for a period of up to 60 days. 
E)  Organizations can defend themselves against claims of discrimination by showing that they pay the going market rate. 
A)  Under these laws, individuals aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by the Department of Labor. 
B)  Federal contractors must pay their employees at rates at least equal to the prevailing wages in the area. 
C)  The overtime rate applies to the hours worked beyond 45 in one week. 
D)  Employers must pay a training wage to workers under the age of 15 for a period of up to 60 days. 
E)  Organizations can defend themselves against claims of discrimination by showing that they pay the going market rate.

Question 16

Both Thomas and his cousin,Alex,work for two different branches of the same organization.Both have the same level of experience in management.However,Thomas earns more than Alex.Under the laws governing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),which of the following will justify the organization's decision to pay Thomas more than Alex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas lives in a location where living expenses are higher. 
B)  Alex is younger than Thomas. 
C)  Thomas is a U.S. citizen. 
D)  Alex is physically disabled. 
E)  Alex is a substance abuser. 
A)  Thomas lives in a location where living expenses are higher. 
B)  Alex is younger than Thomas. 
C)  Thomas is a U.S. citizen. 
D)  Alex is physically disabled. 
E)  Alex is a substance abuser.

Question 17

Research suggests that employees in the lower tier of the pay structure in a two-tier wage system are less satisfied than the top-tier employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Assuming an organization wants to motivate employees through promotions,and assuming enough opportunities for promotions are available,the organization would want to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the overlap from one level to the next. 
B)  reduce its compa-ratio to less than 1. 
C)  implement a broad-band pay structure. 
D)  limit the overlap from one pay range to the next. 
E)  use a fixed interval promotion policy. 
A)  increase the overlap from one level to the next. 
B)  reduce its compa-ratio to less than 1. 
C)  implement a broad-band pay structure. 
D)  limit the overlap from one pay range to the next. 
E)  use a fixed interval promotion policy.

Question 19

What is a pay policy line? What is its relevance?

Accepted Answer

Mathematically,a pay policy line shows t

Question 20

Which of the following will most likely be a result of using an unplanned approach,in which each employee's pay is independently negotiated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissatisfied employees 
B)  Equal pay distribution 
C)  Rates that are stable 
D)  Easy employment 
E)  Cost control 
A)  Dissatisfied employees 
B)  Equal pay distribution 
C)  Rates that are stable 
D)  Easy employment 
E)  Cost control

The Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936:

Issues affecting an organization's pay structure do not affect its reputation in general.

Overlapping _____ give the organization more flexibility in transferring employees among jobs,because transfers need not always involve a change in pay.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a pay structure that rewards employees for winning promotions?

John is the head of the insurance claims department.John works for longer hours than his subordinates.However,John is not paid overtime for working more than 40 hours per week.Under the FLSA,which of the following will justify the organization's decision not to give John overtime pay?

Pay policies are one of the most important human resource tools for:

Which of the following statements is true of equal employment opportunity laws?

What are the limitations of using a job-based pay structure?

Under the FLSA,which of the following statements is true of child labor?

Paying a salary does not necessarily mean that a job is exempt from overtime pay.

Mark and Chloe hold the same position at Rue & West Bros.However,Mark earns more than Chloe.Which of the following will justify the organization's decision to pay Mark more than Chloe?

Which of the following statements is true about labor markets?

How does equity theory justify the high pay of CEOs?

Which of the following statements is true according to the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936?

Research suggests that employees in the lower tier of the pay structure in a two-tier wage system are less satisfied than the top-tier employees.

Assuming an organization wants to motivate employees through promotions,and assuming enough opportunities for promotions are available,the organization would want to:

What is a pay policy line? What is its relevance?

Which of the following will most likely be a result of using an unplanned approach,in which each employee's pay is independently negotiated?

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

The Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936:

Issues affecting an organization's pay structure do not affect its reputation in general.

Overlapping _____ give the organization more flexibility in transferring employees among jobs,because transfers need not always involve a change in pay.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a pay structure that rewards employees for winning promotions?

John is the head of the insurance claims department.John works for longer hours than his subordinates.However,John is not paid overtime for working more than 40 hours per week.Under the FLSA,which of the following will justify the organization's decision not to give John overtime pay?

Pay policies are one of the most important human resource tools for:

Which of the following statements is true of equal employment opportunity laws?

What are the limitations of using a job-based pay structure?

Under the FLSA,which of the following statements is true of child labor?

Paying a salary does not necessarily mean that a job is exempt from overtime pay.

Mark and Chloe hold the same position at Rue & West Bros.However,Mark earns more than Chloe.Which of the following will justify the organization's decision to pay Mark more than Chloe?

Which of the following statements is true about labor markets?

How does equity theory justify the high pay of CEOs?

Which of the following statements is true according to the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936?

Research suggests that employees in the lower tier of the pay structure in a two-tier wage system are less satisfied than the top-tier employees.

Assuming an organization wants to motivate employees through promotions,and assuming enough opportunities for promotions are available,the organization would want to:

What is a pay policy line? What is its relevance?

Which of the following will most likely be a result of using an unplanned approach,in which each employee's pay is independently negotiated?

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

Filters