Types of Incentive Plans for Employees and Managers
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Which type of incentive plan involves all members of a group receiving the same pay based on the piece rate for the job?

  • Team or Group Incentives (correct)
  • Incentives for Senior Managers and Executives
  • Incentives for All Employees
  • Incentives for Salespeople
  • Which aspect of executive compensation includes short-term incentives and long-term incentives?

  • Executive compensation (correct)
  • Perquisites
  • Salary
  • Benefits
  • What is a common consideration highlighted in the text regarding developing effective incentive plans?

  • 'Pay is a motivator' is a universal truth
  • Rewards never rupture relationships
  • Performance pay can always replace good management
  • Firms do not necessarily get what they pay for (correct)
  • Which type of incentive plan involves all members receiving pay earned by the highest or lowest producer, or the average earned by the group?

    <p>Team or Group Incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of developing effective incentive plans is cautioned against in the text?

    <p>'Performance pay cannot replace good management'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incentive plan involves choosing a measurable definition of group performance that the group can control?

    <p>Team or Group Incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of pay-for-performance incentives?

    <p>Matching incentives to measurable competencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective employee recognition programs?

    <p>Traditionally only for senior management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human resources management, what are employee benefits?

    <p>Indirect financial payments received during employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason why employee benefits are growing in importance according to the text?

    <p>To effectively manage aging workforce needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do employee services contribute to attracting talent according to the text?

    <p>By being part of the total compensation package</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to ensure successful implementation of group incentives?

    <p>Aligning incentives with organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of employee compensation?

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

    Which factor is NOT a consideration in setting compensation policy?

    <p>Employee recognition programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of an aligned reward strategy?

    <p>Directly linking to employee behaviours needed for competitive strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to pay practices, what does it mean to be a 'leader'?

    <p>Being ahead in offering competitive compensation packages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is included in total rewards besides financial payments?

    <p>Career development and recognition programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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