Question 1

Which statement best explains how to establish pay grade sizes using the equal interval approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look for natural breaks between clusters of jobs when setting up the grades. 
B)  Increase the grade widths for higher-value jobs but not necessarily by an equal percentage. 
C)  Reduce the number of pay grades by creating large bands. 
D)  Make the point spreads equal for all pay grades. 
A)  Look for natural breaks between clusters of jobs when setting up the grades. 
B)  Increase the grade widths for higher-value jobs but not necessarily by an equal percentage. 
C)  Reduce the number of pay grades by creating large bands. 
D)  Make the point spreads equal for all pay grades.

Question 2

Two thousand points are distributed between compensable factors,based on the following: education 750 points,time pressure 350 points,customer contact 500 points,and communication skills 400 points.Which step in developing a job evaluation system using the point method recognizes these variations in importance?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining the factors 
B)  weighting the factors 
C)  scaling the factors 
D)  testing the system 
A)  defining the factors 
B)  weighting the factors 
C)  scaling the factors 
D)  testing the system

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a source of gender bias associated with developing a point method job evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive range in the degree statements 
B)  excluding factors often associated with female dominated positions 
C)  biased job descriptions 
D)  separate job families 
A)  excessive range in the degree statements 
B)  excluding factors often associated with female dominated positions 
C)  biased job descriptions 
D)  separate job families

Question 4

Under pay equity legislation,organizations need to evaluate three out of the four main categories of compensable factors in evaluating jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Briefly describe the main pitfalls in designing a point method system of job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The main pitfalls are inconsis

Which statement best explains how to establish pay grade sizes using the equal interval approach?

Which of the following is NOT a source of gender bias associated with developing a point method job evaluation process?

Under pay equity legislation,organizations need to evaluate three out of the four main categories of compensable factors in evaluating jobs.

Briefly describe the main pitfalls in designing a point method system of job evaluation.

A Road Map to Effective Compensation

A Strategic Framework for Compensation

A Behavioural Framework for Compensation

Components of Compensation Strategy

Performance Pay Choices

Formulating the Reward and Compensation Strategy

Evaluating Jobs: the Job Evaluation Process

Evaluating the Market

Evaluating Individuals

Designing Performance Pay Plans

Designing Indirect Pay Plans

Activating and Maintaining an Effective Compensation System

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Exam 8: Evaluating Jobs: the Point Method of Job Evaluation

Which statement best explains how to establish pay grade sizes using the equal interval approach?

Which of the following is NOT a source of gender bias associated with developing a point method job evaluation process?

Under pay equity legislation,organizations need to evaluate three out of the four main categories of compensable factors in evaluating jobs.

Briefly describe the main pitfalls in designing a point method system of job evaluation.

A Road Map to Effective Compensation

A Strategic Framework for Compensation

A Behavioural Framework for Compensation

Components of Compensation Strategy

Performance Pay Choices

Formulating the Reward and Compensation Strategy

Evaluating Jobs: the Job Evaluation Process

Evaluating the Market

Evaluating Individuals

Designing Performance Pay Plans

Designing Indirect Pay Plans

Activating and Maintaining an Effective Compensation System

Filters