Question 1

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the business strategy?

Options :

A : It usually is a secondary consideration in compensation design.

B : It is the company-s plan for competitive positioning of its products or services.

C : It must be written after the company-s operating plans are approved by senior management.

D : It is developed for compensation, benefits and the work-life using the HR strategy as a basis.

Answer: B

Question 2

Regarding fixed and variable costs, what are Finance's primary concerns?

Options :

A : Fixed costs must be kept to a minimum, but variable costs can fluctuate since they tend to correlate with revenue.

B : Variable costs often have a heavier focus than fixed costs, which applies to all areas, including compensation.

C : Fixed costs and variable costs are equally important and both should be kept to a minimum.

D : Fixed costs are not a concern because they cannot be changed, so the focus is primarily on variable costs.

Answer: B

Question 3

To ensure appropriate funding levels, the compensation professional must generally do which of the following?

Options :

A : Possess a high level of education and competency in accounting principles

B : Determine which programs are crucial to the enterprise and which programs are expendable

C : Partner with multiple departments and external consultants and vendors

D : Demonstrate broad understanding of principles of financial management and business expertise

Answer: D

Question 4

Regarding presentations to executives, which of the following is most accurate?

Options :

A : Keep them brief

B : Use multiple media

C : Include all details related to the issue

D : Leave backup data out of the presentation so there is time to develop an effective response to unexpected questions

Answer: A

Question 5

Why are lump-sum increases generally used?

Options :

A : To control annual fixed costs from base pay adjustments

B : To elevate employees who are below the midpoint in the range

C : To reward employees under short-term incentive plans

D : To make up for benefits not provided by the organization

Answer: A