Chapter 7: Salary Structure Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to the framework or specifics of the
offered salary, detailing the different components that make up the overall compensation package.

A

SALARY STRUCTURE

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2
Q

Mandated to enforce the provisions of the Labor Code of the Philippines – prescribes
employment regulations and labor laws for companies operating in the Philippines.

A

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC),

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3
Q

Legally mandated lowest amount of
remuneration that employers are required to pay their employees for their work during a specified period.

A

Minimum wage rates

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4
Q

Monitors economic activities and adjusts minimum wages based on the region’s growth rate, unemployment rate, and other
factors.

A

Regional Tripartite Wages and
Productivity Board (RTWPB)

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5
Q

Salary must be consistent across all roles and levels in the organization.

A

Consistency

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6
Q

Organization must
have a standard ________ in
calculating pay based on
experience, qualifications, and
performance.

A

Formula

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7
Q

Employees
have the right to be informed
about salary structure and how it
compares to the others in the
organization and the industry.

A

Communication

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8
Q

Employees
with same
responsibilities/work/roles must be
paid equally

A

Equity and Fairness

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9
Q

This must be established and well-defined, with consideration to
market pricing

A

Position Value

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10
Q

Organization must
have written philosophy about pay
and value sharing

A

Philosophy

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11
Q

Expectations for the employees,
and how to prioritize them

A

Outcomes

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12
Q

An
organization must base its pay
and compensation to perform

A

Linking Pay to Performance

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13
Q

Assessing jobs
based on skills, responsibilities, and
market demand to determine their
value.

A

Job Evaluation

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14
Q

Establishing
minimum, midpoint, and
maximum salaries for different job
levels.

A

Salary Range

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15
Q

Benchmarking
against industry standards to keep
compensation competitive.

A

Market Data

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16
Q

Ensuring fair compensation for employees with
similar qualifications and
responsibilities.

A

Pay Equity

17
Q

Including base salary, bonuses,
stock options, and benefits to
motivate employees based on
performance.

A

Compensation Components

18
Q

These structures are
characterized by a clear
hierarchy of job grades or levels,
each associated with a specific
salary range.

A

Pay Structure

19
Q

With this strategy, there are fewer pay
grades or levels, and the salary
ranges are broader, allowing for
more compensation flexibility.

A

Broadband

20
Q

These structures are
compensation approaches that
rely on external market data to
determine salary levels for
various job positions within an
organization.

A

Market-based

21
Q

These structures define
compensation based on
predetermined pay grades with
incremental steps within each
grade.

A

Step Structure

22
Q

Compare salaries
with similar organizations.

A

Market Analysis

23
Q

Check for
fairness within the organization.

A

Internal Equity Analysis

24
Q

Review job
complexity to adjust
compensation levels.

A

Job Evaluation

25
Q

Update
salaries based on living cost
changes.

A

Cost of Living Adjustments

26
Q

Connect
raises to individual performance.

A

Performance-Based Pay

27
Q

Gather input
from employees for necessary
adjustments.

A

Employee Feedback

28
Q

This includes providing
stipends for home office
equipment, offering wellness
benefits, and allowing
employees to tailor their
compensation to better suit
their individual needs.

A

Flexible Compensation Packages

29
Q

Performance evaluations are
becoming more
outcome-oriented, focusing
on key deliverables rather
than hours worked.

A

Compensation

30
Q

Companies are offering
compensation incentives for
employees who acquire new
skills or certifications, aligning
their pay with their enhanced
capabilities.

A

Reskilling and Upskilling
Incentives

31
Q

Transparency in
compensation decisions and
the implementation of
unbiased compensation
structures are becoming
more common as organizations strive to create
more equitable workplaces.

A

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(DEI) Initiatives

32
Q

These allowances may cover
expenses related to home
office setups, high-speed
internet, or even co-working
space memberships.

A

Remote Work Allowance

33
Q

Employees are placing a
higher value on feeling
appreciated and having a
sense of purpose in their
work.

A

Recognition and Non-Monetary
Benefits

34
Q

Employers are responding by
being more open about their
compensation practices and
ensuring that they offer
competitive packages.

A

Transparency in Compensation
Data