Question 1

If employees have a significant impact on the bottom line, what type of pay mix is most appropriate?

Options :

A : A varying mix depending on employee influence on goals to provide the necessary incentive to maximize profits

B : 100% variable pay to motivate all employees to maximize productivity and sales

C : 90/10 for the majority of employees (base/variable) to share in the company-s success with increased variable pay for management/executives to motivate employees to seek higher positions

D : High base pay and low variable pay to ensure predictability of total compensation expense

Answer: A

Question 2

A fine jewelry chain distinguishes itself from the competition by focusing on carefully selected customers and building bonds to meet or exceed their needs and expectations. What strategy is this company using?

Options :

A : Operational excellence

B : Product/service leadership

C : Customer intimacy

D : Brand loyalty

Answer: C

Question 3

What is the primary reason why a compensation professional working for a multinational company should understand regulatory requirements and application of rewards globally?

Options :

A : Because legal compliance with compensation-related regulations is the responsibility of the compensation department

B : Because the compensation professional has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the financial resources of their organization are spent in a prudent manner

C : Because it is possible to pay significantly less for talent in different countries and compensation should advise management on when and where to locate various jobs within the company

D : They shouldn't. Due to the complexities of global regulations and practices, compensation administration outside of the home country should be outsourced.

Answer: B

Question 4

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 5

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

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