Question 1

What is the basis for expatriate differential determination?

Options :

A : The cost of living in the host country compared to the home country

B : The employee-s geographic location or cost of living

C : The specific shifts or time periods worked by the employee

D : The employee-s length of service with the company

Answer: A

Question 2

Why is it important for HR to be involved early in the M&A process?

Options :

A : Compensation programs must be combined early in the process.

B : HR must participate in the tactical work of integrating total rewards very early in the process

C : HR professionals need to align process and activities to the new organization-s business strategy

D :

Hidden liabilities and other issues must be resolved in the pre-deal phase before the transaction phase can begin.

Answer: B

Question 3

What happens when pay for performance is not communicated appropriately?

Options :

A : Employees become demotivated and disengaged

B : Pay disparities increase within the organization

C : Legal compliance becomes a challenge

D : Performance evaluations become inconsistent

Answer: A

Question 4

What are advantages of a performance-only merit increase?

Options :

A : Provides clear differentiation based on individual performance

B : Motivates employees to improve their performance

C : Simplifies the merit increase process

D : Rewards high-performing employees more effectively

Answer: A

Question 5

What is a reason for establishing a job worth hierarchy?

Options :

A : To determine appropriate placement of anchor points during the job evaluation

B : To prove that job grades are not needed in an organization.

C : To establish midpoint differentials for managers and subordinates

D : To determine equity among both positions and groups of positions.

Answer: D