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What is the primary goal of compensation management in relation to attracting employees?
What is the primary goal of compensation management in relation to attracting employees?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of compensation management?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of compensation management?
How does effective compensation management influence employee motivation?
How does effective compensation management influence employee motivation?
What legislative requirement must compensation management adhere to?
What legislative requirement must compensation management adhere to?
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Which generation commonly prioritizes pay as a key factor for job satisfaction?
Which generation commonly prioritizes pay as a key factor for job satisfaction?
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Which factor plays a crucial role in maximizing return on investment (ROI) in compensation management?
Which factor plays a crucial role in maximizing return on investment (ROI) in compensation management?
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What is a significant outcome of an effective compensation plan?
What is a significant outcome of an effective compensation plan?
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Why is compliance a critical component of compensation management?
Why is compliance a critical component of compensation management?
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What is one of the metrics that HR may use to determine a pay raise?
What is one of the metrics that HR may use to determine a pay raise?
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What is a characteristic of broadband salary structures compared to traditional structures?
What is a characteristic of broadband salary structures compared to traditional structures?
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What potential issue can arise from using a broadband salary structure?
What potential issue can arise from using a broadband salary structure?
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What is a crucial step for companies using broadband salary structures to manage pay disparities?
What is a crucial step for companies using broadband salary structures to manage pay disparities?
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What defines a market-based salary structure?
What defines a market-based salary structure?
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Why might an employee leave their job in a broadband salary structure?
Why might an employee leave their job in a broadband salary structure?
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Which type of salary structure is the most popular currently?
Which type of salary structure is the most popular currently?
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Which method is used to identify the worth of a job based on a small number of compensable factors?
Which method is used to identify the worth of a job based on a small number of compensable factors?
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What should be established to determine pay grades in traditional structures?
What should be established to determine pay grades in traditional structures?
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What is one characteristic that benchmark jobs must have?
What is one characteristic that benchmark jobs must have?
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In the Point-Factor method, what does 'Effort' primarily refer to?
In the Point-Factor method, what does 'Effort' primarily refer to?
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How are jobs assigned to wage/salary grades?
How are jobs assigned to wage/salary grades?
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What does valence refer to in motivational context?
What does valence refer to in motivational context?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a compensable factor?
Which of the following is NOT considered a compensable factor?
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According to equity theory, when are employees most motivated?
According to equity theory, when are employees most motivated?
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What is typically true about the number of compensable factors used in job grading?
What is typically true about the number of compensable factors used in job grading?
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What does the factor of 'Skill' in job grading specifically include?
What does the factor of 'Skill' in job grading specifically include?
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Which of the following factors is NOT considered an input in equity theory?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered an input in equity theory?
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Which one of the following dimensions is NOT a part of the 'Working Conditions' factor?
Which one of the following dimensions is NOT a part of the 'Working Conditions' factor?
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What effect does perceived inequity have on employees?
What effect does perceived inequity have on employees?
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If an employee perceives inequity, which of the following actions might they take?
If an employee perceives inequity, which of the following actions might they take?
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Perceptions of unfair treatment in compensation can lead to which of the following?
Perceptions of unfair treatment in compensation can lead to which of the following?
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What is the result of low motivating potential in an individual?
What is the result of low motivating potential in an individual?
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Which of the following outcomes is NOT typically compared in equity theory?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT typically compared in equity theory?
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What is the purpose of the minimum wage law established in R.A. No. 602?
What is the purpose of the minimum wage law established in R.A. No. 602?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the key objectives of compensation management?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key objectives of compensation management?
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According to compensation definitions, which element is NOT typically included?
According to compensation definitions, which element is NOT typically included?
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What type of salary structure emphasizes pay equity among employees doing similar work?
What type of salary structure emphasizes pay equity among employees doing similar work?
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Which source would provide insights on how employee compensation is determined?
Which source would provide insights on how employee compensation is determined?
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What is considered a component of the compensation system?
What is considered a component of the compensation system?
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Which process is primarily used to develop job descriptions?
Which process is primarily used to develop job descriptions?
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What does job evaluation aim to determine?
What does job evaluation aim to determine?
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Which method is deemed simplest for administering job evaluation?
Which method is deemed simplest for administering job evaluation?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-compensation component?
Which of the following is an example of a non-compensation component?
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Which aspect of a job is typically included in a job description?
Which aspect of a job is typically included in a job description?
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The job classification method categorizes jobs into what?
The job classification method categorizes jobs into what?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of job evaluation?
Which of the following is NOT a method of job evaluation?
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Study Notes
Compensation Management
- Compensation is the total monetary and non-monetary pay an employer provides for employee work.
- It includes pay and benefits.
- Compensation costs are a major expense for companies today.
- Compensation management ensures fairness, compliance, and budget adherence.
Objectives
- Compliance: Adhering to labor laws (e.g., minimum wage laws) protects the company from lawsuits and ensures fairness.
- Attracting Top Talent: A good compensation plan attracts qualified employees.
- Retain and Reward Personnel: Compensation influences employee retention and motivation. Pay is a top factor for employee satisfaction.
- Boost Employee Motivation: Fair compensation fosters employee engagement and productivity.
- Maximize Return on Investment (ROI): A well-structured plan within budget, drives both company and employee success.
Compensation System
- An organization's compensation system includes anything employees value and the employer offers.
- Components: Monetary payments (base pay, bonuses, allowances) and in-kind payments (food, gym membership).
- Non-Components: Non-monetary rewards, not included in the paycheck.
Parts of the Compensation System
- Compensation is fair when systematic and comprehensive. Different systems exist to evaluate job worth.
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Methods: Job Ranking, Job Classification, Factor Comparison, and Point Factor.
- Job Ranking: Simple comparison of overall job worth.
- Job Classification: Categorizing jobs into grades or structures.
- Factor Comparison: Identifying compensable factors to assess job worth.
- Point Factor: Expansion of factor comparison, further defining compensable factors.
Job Descriptions
- Job descriptions are written details about responsibilities, requirements, and aspects of a job.
- Job Analysis: The process of analyzing jobs to create job descriptions.
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Job Evaluation: Determining appropriate compensation levels for different jobs.
- Methods: Job ranking, job classification, factor comparison, point-factor.
Job Evaluation
- Job Ranking: Simplest method; compares jobs based on overall worth.
- Job Classification: Jobs are assigned to grades within an existing structure.
- Factor Comparison: Identifies factors determining job worth, such as skill, responsibility, and working conditions.
- Point Factor: Extending factor comparison, assigning points to factors and deriving total worth.
Pay Structures
- Pay structures standardize compensation practices, typically including grades with minimum and maximum pay.
- Salary Surveys: Collecting salary data (e.g., base pay, ranges, increases), often from specific industries or regions.
- Pay Structure Types: Traditional (numerous pay grades), broadband (fewer grades, wider ranges), market-based (based on external market data).
Pay Theories and Compensation Planning
- Expectancy Theory: Employees are motivated when they believe they can achieve tasks and rewards are worth the effort.
- Motivation Factors: Expectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence.
- Equity Theory: Employees seek social equity in rewards received for their inputs, motivating when perceived as fair compared to others.
Benchmarking, Compensation Plan, and Salary Structure
- Benchmarking Pay: Analyzing similar jobs in the market to determine competitive compensation.
- Salary structure types: traditional, broadband, and market-based.
- Compensation plan: the full package of compensation details (wages, benefits).
- Development steps: Establishing a compensation plan starts with outlining, budget, determining who oversees, forming a compensation committee, analyzing roles, determining appropriate compensation levels, ranking jobs between departments, establishing pay grades, and setting pay ranges.
Additional Components and Policies
- Benefits: Indirect compensation (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans), providing value to the employee.
- Policies and Regulations: Company or organizational policies that influence compensation (e.g., overtime, minimum wage laws).
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of compensation management, including its importance in attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. It highlights how effective compensation systems comply with labor laws and maximize ROI. Explore the key objectives and components of a successful compensation strategy.
