GR1 by WorldatWork Actual Free Exam Q&As

Question 1

What does the size of a merit increase have to do with the success of a merit pay program?

A. Increases must not be deemed inconsequential to employees. B. Increases given to star employees must be at least triple that of those given to average performers. C. Even small increases should not be given to less-than-average performers. D. Increases must be equitable within a department.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question 2

Why is it important for TR professionals to understand economic conditions?

A. They provide a framework for designing rewards packages throughout an organization. B. They require timely responses in adjusting programs to meet changing situations. C. They determine what programs may be legally applied in any given location. D. They are internal influences that drive organizational culture.

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Question 3

Which of the following best describes a form of base pay that is a fixed weekly, biweekly or monthly payment?

A. Bonuses B. Piece rate C. Hourly rate D. Salary

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes workplace flexibility as a deeply embedded cultural strategic advantage for an organization?

A. Employees feel free to request flexible work arrangements as needed. B. Some departments use flexible work arrangements but they are inconsistent and not organizationwide. C. Flexibility may take place on a case-by case basis. D. Flexibility is strategic and viewed as an essential element in achieving organization success.

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Question 5

It has been noted that an employee learns rapidly during the first few years on the job, after which time the rate of learning begins to slow. How can organizations address this in their pay programs?

A. Provide larger increases as a percentage of base pay to newer employees. B. Re-evaluate the job itself more frequently. C. Provide less frequent increases to newer employees. D. Provide fixed dollar amount increases to all employees in the salary range.

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Question 6

Who is generally responsible for articulating the HR strategy?

A. Board of directors B. Human resources leadership C. Outside consultants D. Senior management

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question 7

What is a disadvantage of delivering a merit increase as a percent of base pay?

A. Employees with the same performance receive the same monetary increase. B. Employees who are lower in the range receive larger monetary increases. C. Employees with the same performance receive different monetary increases.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question 8

Why should the annual development and career opportunities discussion take place separately from the performance discussion?

A. To allow human resources adequate time to post new job opportunities B. To change the focus from reviewing past performance to planning for future performance C. To allow the manager to rank the employee after the performance discussion D. To allow both the manager and employee to have a "cooling off" period

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Question 9

Which of the following is a true statement about the creative use of paid and unpaid time off category in the work-life portfolio?

A. Its only purpose is to allow employees to spend time with family. B. Emergency flexibility is not an example in this category. C. Volunteerism is an example in this category. D. It is primarily unpaid.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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