Topic 8 & 10

Question 1

What is a learning organization?

Answer 1

A particular type of organizational culture, where culture reflects the values, attitudes, and basic operating assumptions that are widely shared among organizational participants; members recognize the importance of learning at all levels; learning is a continuous process that runs parallel to work; a focus on creativity and innovation, including rewarding individual and group learning and development.

Question 2

Benefits a learning organization

Answer 2

1. Acquiring knowledge 2. Increased transfer of knowledge

Question 3

Describe indirect compensation

Answer 3

rewards that employers pay for other employee services

Question 4

What are three examples of indirect compensation?

Answer 4

employee services, benefits, and training, consists of rewards provided by the organization to employees for their membership and/or participation (attendance) in the organization

Question 5

Direct

Answer 5

Base Salary (d/ i)

Question 6

Direct

Answer 6

Performance-based pay (d/ i)

Question 7

Direct

Answer 7

Merit Pay (d/ i)

Question 8

Direct

Answer 8

Hourly Wages (d/ i)

Question 9

Direct

Answer 9

Bonuses (d/ i)

Question 10

Indirect

Answer 10

Benefits (d/ i)

Question 11

Indirect

Answer 11

Training (d/ i)