WorldatWork Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) GR1 Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  What should managers look at to decide of recognition should be in the form of cash or noncash?

  A. Financial need of employee being recognized

  B. The behavior being rewarded

  C. Whether or not cash will be taxed

  D. The rating an employee received at his/her last performance review

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 22:

  Which of the following is an important way recognition programs accelerate business performance?

  A. They formalize the recognition process.

  B. The allow employees to set their own goals for recognition.

  C. They recognize accomplishments that contribute to organizational success.

  D. They allow managers to rate employee performance more often than just at the performance review.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 23:

  Which of the following is a true statement about using recognition plans to drive business results?

  A. Implementing a recognition plan in lieu of a competitive base pay will motivate employees to work harder.

  B. Provides managers a rationale for requesting an increase in departmental recognition budgets.

  C. The behaviors organizations are seeking depends on what type of employees are hired.

  D. Employee basic salary needs must be met before they will begin to appreciate recognition awards.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 24:

  Which of the following is an example of the creative use of paid and unpaid time off in the work-life portfolio?

  A. A corporate matching gift program

  B. A 401(k) plan

  C. A mentoring program

  D. Vacation Sharing

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 25:

  Well-executed recognition programs create a more positive work environment through which of the following means?

  A. Employees' sense of belonging and identifying with the organization and its culture are enhanced.

  B. Employees are rewarded only for exhibiting outgoing behaviors.

  C. Rewarded employees receive higher ratings on performance reviews and therefore, larger increases.

  D. Employees are rewarded for perfect attendance.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 26:

  Which of the following is considered a voluntary financial benefit program?

  A. Adoption Assistance

  B. Legal resources and referrals

  C. Employee discounts

  D. Credit counseling services

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 27:

  Which of the following is a true statement about the creative use of paid and unpaid time off category in the work-life portfolio?

  A. It is primarily unpaid.

  B. Volunteerism is an example in this category.

  C. Its only purpose is to allow employees to spend time with family.

  D. Emergency flexibility is not an example in this category.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 28:

  Which of the following statements best describes workplace flexibility as a deeply embedded cultural strategic advantage for an organization?

  A. Flexibility is strategic and viewed as an essential element in achieving organization success.

  B. Flexibility may take place on a case-by case basis.

  C. Employees feel free to request flexible work arrangements as needed.

  D. Some departments use flexible work arrangements but they are inconsistent and not organization wide.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 29:

  Work-life programs began in many organizations in response to the growing need of dual income parents for child care resource and referral services. These dependent care services have greatly expanded to include which of the following programs?

  A. Financial wellness

  B. Sabbaticals

  C. Concierge services

  D. Elder care support

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 30:

  What are the three most common part-time options under the workplace flexibility category?

  A. Flex time, telecommunicating and shift flexibility

  B. Regular part-time work, phased return from leave, and phased retirement

  C. Flex time, phased retirement, and phased return from leave

  D. Regular part-time work, shift flexibility and telecommuting

  Correct Answer: D