Compensation Chapter 3 - Default Behavior

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When both an eligibility rule and a job profile with a compensation grade are present, how does Workday determine the compensation grade during staffing transactions?

The compensation grade is determined by a combination of both the eligibility rule and the job profile.
The compensation grade must be manually entered and does not default from either source.
The compensation grade is determined by the job profile. (correct)
The compensation grade is determined by the eligibility rule.

If an eligibility rule is present without a job profile, how are compensation components populated into position compensation?

All components default into position compensation using the eligibility rules. (correct)
Components are derived from a global compensation matrix, overriding the lack of a job profile.
Only salary information defaults into position compensation; other components must be manually entered
No components are populated into position compensation.

What is the primary purpose of the Requisition Compensation business process in Workday?

To manage employee performance reviews during the requisition phase.
To ensure compliance with labor laws throughout the hiring process.
To track the budget allocated for each open job requisition.
To assign or change default compensation on a job requisition. (correct)

How does the salary amount default during staffing transactions when both eligibility rules and a job profile are present, and position compensation is used?

The salary amount defaults from the position and is editable. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Workday compensation, what is the relationship between a job profile linked to a compensation grade and a compensation rule?

The job profile overrides the compensation rule. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When both compensation eligibility rules and default compensation from a position are used, which takes precedence?

Default compensation from the position (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is required when using a default salary plan with default position compensation?

Amount, currency, and frequency (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common business reason for utilizing position compensation?

To provide guidance to users entering compensation data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a Job Management staffing model, when does the default compensation populate?

When someone is hired into the supervisory organization. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is reporting unavailable for unfilled positions when using Job Management for default compensation?

Positions are not tracked until they are filled in the Job Management model. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you initiate the Change Default Compensation business process for a specific position?

By using the position's Related Actions and navigating to Compensation > Request Default Compensation Change. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following business processes can the Change Default Compensation process NOT be used as a subprocess?

Performance review process (B) Signup and view all the answers

During staffing events, what framework manages the defaulting of compensation when using position compensation with eligibility rules?

Compensation Eligibility Rule Framework (A) Signup and view all the answers

A company wants managers to only select compensation components for which employees are eligible, but needs to allow compensation partners to override these defaults. What configuration allows this?

Assign eligibility rules to all compensation components and grant compensation partners security access to override defaults. (B) Signup and view all the answers

An employee is eligible for a compensation package that includes a specific compensation plan. However, the employee does NOT meet the eligibility rules set for that specific plan within the package. What happens during a compensation event?

The compensation plan does not default and is not available for selection. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does a compensation component accurately default during a staffing event?

When the worker is eligible for the compensation package and also meets the eligibility rule for the specific compensation component. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of allowing compensation to default during compensation transactions?

It reduces the chance of data entry errors and provides flexibility for handling exceptions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

An employee is eligible for a specific compensation plan. However, this plan is NOT included in any compensation package. What happens when a manager processes a compensation transaction for this employee?

The plan will not default, but the manager will have the option to select it. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A worker is eligible for more than one compensation package. What is the system's behavior in this scenario?

The compensation components and plans from either package do not default. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What configurations need eligibility rules assigned to them so compensation components can accurately default?

Compensation packages, compensation grades, grade profiles, and all plans within the compensation package. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can a partner or manager be guided when completing the transaction?

By defaulting eligible compensation components for employees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When using the Request Requisition Compensation subprocess, what benefit is gained regarding data entry?

More detailed data entry enables more accurate compensation defaulting through eligibility rules. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of not populating optional fields like job family or location when creating a position?

Eligibility rules may lack sufficient data to evaluate, preventing compensation defaulting. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If both compensation eligibility rules and default compensation are set on a position, which of the following takes precedence when requisition compensation is entered?

The default compensation from the position overrides the eligibility rules. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where compensation eligibility rules and job profiles are used, but no position compensation is defined, what steps are required when a staffing transaction occurs?

Most components default using eligibility rules, but the salary plan and amount must be entered manually. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When eligibility rules, job profiles, and also position compensation are used, but there is no requisition compensation, how does compensation information populate during a staffing transaction?

All components default from the position. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using requisition compensation with eligibility rules regarding staffing transactions?

It provides complete defaulting of compensation components. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of compensation defaulting, what is the role of eligibility rules?

To determine compensation components based on worker characteristics and job attributes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of using requisition compensation defaulting with compensation eligibility rules or position compensation?

It provides flexibility to tailor compensation packages to specific job requirements. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compensation defaulting methods takes precedence over position compensation in Workday?

Approved offer compensation (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Workday, what is the primary reason for enabling autocomplete during the 'Propose Compensation Change' process?

To streamline the process when compensation has already been agreed upon. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a job requisition lacks specified compensation details, which of the following methods does Workday use to default compensation components during the offer process?

Compensation eligibility rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of configuring the 'Propose Compensation Change for Global Modern Services' business process with 'Enable Autocomplete' set to 'Yes'?

Compensation components are automatically populated, assuming prior agreement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is it most beneficial to use offer compensation defaulting in Workday Recruiting?

When the pre-hire has already agreed to specific compensation terms. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of including the 'Propose Compensation Offer/Employment Agreement' subprocess in the overall 'Offer' or 'Hire' business process?

It ensures compensation components default and are editable. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Workday recommend assigning compensation using requisition compensation rather than position compensation?

Requisition compensation is easier to maintain over time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would you primarily rely on compensation eligibility rules for defaulting compensation?

When you want to enter unique scenarios that are complicated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When determining compensation during the hiring process, what is the correct order of precedence if all methods are configured?

Compensation Eligibility Rule -> Position Compensation -> Requisition Compensation -> Offer Compensation (B) Signup and view all the answers

An employee is eligible for multiple compensation packages due to an incorrect configuration. What is the most likely consequence of this?

It violates a principle of compensation configuration to avoid ambiguity and ensure fair, consistent compensation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A company uses both Compensation Eligibility Rules and Position Compensation. How does the system determine the default compensation components during the hiring process?

Compensation Eligibility Rules default components into the Position Compensation, and this combination is used during hire. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If Requisition Compensation exists, what happens to the offer compensation?

Requisition compensation defaults into the offer compensation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A company wants to offer a specific bonus plan only to their sales employees, but does not want the plan to be a default option for other employees. How should the compensation be configured?

Set up the bonus plan outside of any compensation package and assign it only to sales employees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if position compensation does not exist? Requisition compensation is configured.

Eligibility rules default compensation components into requisition compensation, and during hire, compensation defaults from the requisition. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is the salary amount editable and defaulted from the requisition during the hiring process?

During a hire, all plans and salary amount are editable; Salary amount defaults from requisition (B) Signup and view all the answers

If position compensation exists, and position eligibility rules are configured, how are these applied to the requisition?

Position compensation defaults into requisition compensation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Default Compensation

Automatic assignment of compensation settings based on established rules.

Compensation Eligibility Rules

Criteria determining which compensation packages or components an employee qualifies for.