Question 1

All of the following statements regarding aligned structures are true except they _____________

Accepted Answer

A)   support the way work is done.
B)   are externally competitive.
C)   fit the business strategy
D)   are fair to employees.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A pay structure based upon the relative contribution of skills,tasks and responsibilities to the organization's goals is called the _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)   content
B)   value
C)   job analysis
D)   job evaluationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

There is evidence that a relatively poor performing team member's performance will improve under a(n) _____ pay structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   egalitarian
B)   hierarchical
C)   bureaucratic
D)   loosely-coupledE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Most job structures are best described as

Accepted Answer

A)   job-based.
B)   person-based.
C)   both person- and job-based.
D)   competency based.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

Accepted Answer

A)   work content and its value
B)   seniority and experience
C)   use value and exchange value
D)   pay surveys and job evaluationE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The parable of the vineyard owner and compensation paid to the laborers illustrated:

Accepted Answer

A)   paying workers according to their productivity.
B)   pay based upon the content of the job.
C)   pay based upon hours of work.
D)   ignorance of the owner towards the content of work.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following are related to greater performance when the work flow depends on individual contributors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Egalitarian
B)   Hierarchical
C)   Tournament
D)   InstitutionalE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which theory predicts individual performance will be maximized when the pay differentials between job levels is large?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tournament
B)   Equity
C)   Marginal productivity
D)   Reinforcement theoryE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Write a short note on institutional model.

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Question 10

All of the following except ___________are consequences of an aligned structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase experience
B)   increase cooperation
C)   reduce work stoppages
D)   facilitate career progressionE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Technology influences organization design,the work and ultimately,the pay structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Pay differences between levels in an organization are called differentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How do employees judge the fairness of their pay?

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Employees judge the fairness of their pa...

Question 14

Organizations in a turbulent and unpredictable environment requiring flexibility in jobs and work processes are likely to be more successful with a(n) _____ internal pay structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   egalitarian
B)   bureaucratic
C)   loosely coupled
D)   closely tailoredE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

List and explain the various aspects of an internal pay structure.

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A pay structure based upon the relative contribution of skills,tasks and responsibilities to the organization's goals is called the _____ approach.

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List and explain the various aspects of an internal pay structure.

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Which theory predicts individual performance will be maximized when the pay differentials between job levels is large?

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Most job structures are best described as

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Organizations in a turbulent and unpredictable environment requiring flexibility in jobs and work processes are likely to be more successful with a(n) _____ internal pay structure.

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Which of the following are related to greater performance when the work flow depends on individual contributors?

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The most common bases for determining internal structures are:

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Pay differences between levels in an organization are called differentials.

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