final true/false review Flashcards
Today, compensation systems across industries and organizations are typically designed to reward seniority.
false
When following a differentiation strategy a company must convince its potential customer that the price of the product or service does not matter.
true
If John decides to resign from his current position with ABC Company to take a new job with XYZ Corporation, this is considered involuntary turnover.
false
Employees who work for an organization that follows a cost leadership strategy generally hold jobs which are simple and clearly defined.
true
An example of a behavioral interview question would be, “Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline, what the outcome was, and what changes you made to avoid the mistake from happening again.”
true
A company should first determine the types of jobs it will offer and how it will design its HR activities, then the company’s strategy can be determined.
false
Offering the right value proposition to ensure you attract the right job candidates is the critical step in the selection process.
false
Public organizations must create closed pay systems in order to protect confidentiality and abide by legal requirements.
false
Using a critical incident approach to performance evaluations allows you to focus on traits rather than the behaviors of employees.
false
An organization which follows a cost leadership strategy should implement incentive programs that reward efficiency.
true
An organization is required by law to offer employee benefit programs to all members of its workforce.
false
A top performing employee not only has the competency to do the job, but also possesses the right attitude and behaviors in order to be successful.
true
Direct market pricing involves determining what an employees competencies are and then basing their pay grade on how well they meet those competencies in comparison to those in similar jobs in the market.
false
When a supervisor compares the performance of an exceptional employee to the performance of an average employee and the average employee gets a lower score than if they were not compared, contrast effect has occurred.
true
Stock options would be an example of a short term incentive which encourages top executives to work to improve the organizations performance.
false
Technological advances in the workplace have made it difficult for employers to offer flexible scheduling arrangements to their work force.
false
A manager who types an e mail or answers his phone while another employee is meeting with them in person is not demonstrating interactional justice.
true
Ensuring that employees understand the compensation program at their organization and know they are being treated fairly is important in order to demonstrate interactional justice.
true
Including something such as cleanliness of delivery vehicle in a florist assistant’s performance evaluation may be considered contaminating their performance management system.
true
Using online incentive systems may decrease the valence of rewards and increase employee motivation.
false
An employee who is part of the Baby Boom generation would appreciate incentives focused around work/life balance rather than around compensation.
false
Employees of a small business are often easier to manage due to the lower number of employee issues and the decreased impact that employee performance issues will have on the overall outcomes of the business.
false
A society that values things such as solidarity, quality of life and service would be described as a masculine society.
false
