Chap-11 terms

Question 1

compensatory approach

Answer 1

approach where high scores on some assessments can compensate for low scores on other assessments

Question 2

unit weighting

Answer 2

giving multiple assessments equal weight when computing a candidates overall score

Question 3

multiple hurdles approach

Answer 3

scoring approach where candidates must receive a passing score on an assessment before being allowed to continue on in the selection process

Question 4

rational weighting

Answer 4

weighting method where experts assign a different subjective weight to each assessment score

Question 5

statistical weighting

Answer 5

weighting method using a statistical technique, such as multiple regression, to assign a different weight to each assessment score

Question 6

low job offer

Answer 6

job offer that consists of a below market rewards package

Question 7

competitive job offer

Answer 7

job offer in which the total rewards package offered is competitive with the market offer

Question 8

high job offer

Answer 8

job offer in which the total rewards package is above the market offer

Question 9

maximum job offer

Answer 9

company’s best and final offer

Question 10

restrictive covenant

Answer 10

clause in a contract that requires one party to do, or refrain from doing, certain things

Question 11

offer letter

Answer 11

written letter describing in clear and precise terms exactly what the compensation structure and terms of an employment contract will be

Question 12

explicit employment contract

Answer 12

written or verbal employment contract

Question 13

implicit employment contract

Answer 13

an understanding that is not part of a written or verbal contract

Question 14

reneging

Answer 14

backing out of a contract after it is accepted