HRM 307 - Compensation Administration Quiz
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Which of the following is the minimum amount that an employee receives from their employer?

  • Base pay (correct)
  • Salary
  • Wage
  • Merit pay
  • Employee compensation that is based on the number of hours worked is known as what?

  • Merit pay
  • Wage (correct)
  • Salary
  • Cost of living adjustment
  • Which type of employee compensation is quoted on an annual basis?

  • Salary (correct)
  • Wage
  • Merit pay
  • Cost of living adjustment
  • Which of the following are increases to base pay that are based on performance?

    <p>Merit pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of employee compensation is the money paid directly by the company to the employee in exchange for their labor and services?

    <p>Direct financial compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are increases to everyone's pay, regardless of performance?

    <p>Cost of living adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a skill-based pay structure?

    <p>To link pay to the depth or breadth of an employee's relevant skills and knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'external competitiveness' refer to in the context of compensation?

    <p>The pay relationships among organizations and the organization's pay relative to its competitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'pay level' and 'pay forms'?

    <p>Pay level refers to the average of the rates paid by an employer, while pay forms refer to the types of payments that make up total compensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'lead pay level policy'?

    <p>A policy where an organization pays above the market rates to attract and retain top talent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting a compensation survey?

    <p>To collect and analyze data about the compensation paid by other employers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'employer of choice'?

    <p>An organization that is able to attract, optimize, and retain the best employee talent over the long term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of merit pay?

    <p>To reward employees for exceptional performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the amount of a merit pay increase typically determined?

    <p>The increase is based on a 1-5 performance rating scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do lump sum bonuses differ from merit pay increases?

    <p>Lump sum bonuses do not increase the employee's base pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between individual incentive plans and other types of pay plans discussed?

    <p>Individual incentive plans reward employees for meeting specific performance objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using lump sum bonuses instead of merit pay increases?

    <p>Lump sum bonuses are more cost-effective for the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of individual spot awards?

    <p>To recognize and reward exceptional individual performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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