Question 1

Write a short note on pay structure.

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Pay structure refers to the array of pay...

Question 2

Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Pay for temporary workers is based upon

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A)   the internal structure of their home employer.
B)   the internal structure of the temporary workplace.
C)   the strict requirements set by an international workers union.
D)   education only.

Question 4

The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

Exchange value is always higher than use value.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true?

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A)   Greater pay dispersion is related to higher turnover among executives.
B)   Egalitarian structures are a better fit for executive groups that need to work closely as a team.
C)   Large raises with a promotion decreases effort and increases absenteeism.
D)   Employees judge the fairness of their pay structure by making multiple pay comparisons.

Question 8

In the strategic approach to pay,internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

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A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourth

Question 9

A potential problem in egalitarian pay structures is that high-performing employees may feel underpaid and quit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

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A)   work content and its value
B)   seniority and experience
C)   use value and exchange value
D)   pay surveys and job evaluation

Question 11

According to the marginal productivity theory,employers pay use value to their employees.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

Most job structures are best described as

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A)   job-based structures.
B)   person-based structures.
C)   both person- and job-based structures.
D)   competency-based structures.

Question 13

Labor unions support small pay differentials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

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Tailored structure: A low-cost,customer-...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aligned pay structures?

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A)   They support the way the work gets done.
B)   They fit an organization's business strategy.
C)   They are fair to employees.
D)   They are designed to increase the turnover rate.

Question 16

Both external and organization factors shape internal pay structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pay structures are immune to changes in external factors such as skill shortages.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the text,when are pay procedures more likely to be perceived as fair?

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Pay procedures are more likely to be per...

Question 19

State the theory of marginal productivity.

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The theory of marginal productivity says...

Question 20

Wage legislation affects the wage structure at both the minimum and the maximum pay level.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Defining Internal Alignment

Write a short note on pay structure.

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Internal alignment is sometimes called internal equity.

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Pay for temporary workers is based upon

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The content and value of work are the most common bases for determining internal structures.

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A layered pay structure is more hierarchical than a delayered pay structure and less egalitarian in terms of number of levels.

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Exchange value is always higher than use value.

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Which of the following is NOT true?

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In the strategic approach to pay,internal alignment is the _____ issue to be decided.

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A potential problem in egalitarian pay structures is that high-performing employees may feel underpaid and quit.

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The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

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According to the marginal productivity theory,employers pay use value to their employees.

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Most job structures are best described as

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Labor unions support small pay differentials.

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Explain tailored and loosely coupled structures.

Correct AnswerverifiedTailored structure: A low-cost,customer-...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aligned pay structures?

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Both external and organization factors shape internal pay structures.

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Pay structures are immune to changes in external factors such as skill shortages.

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According to the text,when are pay procedures more likely to be perceived as fair?

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State the theory of marginal productivity.

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Wage legislation affects the wage structure at both the minimum and the maximum pay level.

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