WorldatWork WorldatWork Certifications GR1 Questions & Answers

• Question 71:

  Which of the following formal recognition approaches has the advantage of aligning awards to the company?

  A. Gift certificates

  B. Telecommuting

  C. Company merchandise

  D. Flexible work schedules.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 72:

  Which of the following is primarily focused on giving special attention to employee actions, efforts, behavior or performance?

  A. Compensation

  B. Benefits

  C. Career opportunities

  D. Recognition.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 73:

  How do commissions typically differ from annual incentives for non-executive employees?

  A. They are based on a predetermined performance and reward schedule.

  B. They are offered to motivate employee performance.

  C. They are intended to align the interests of the employee with those of the organization.

  D. They tend to make up the larger portion of an employee's total compensation.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 74:

  When building a job worth hierarchy, which step involves the systematic, formal study of the duties and responsibilities that comprise job content?

  A. Job analysis

  B. Job documentation

  C. Job evaluation

  D. Job worth hierarchy.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 75:

  Which of the following is an organization's statement about what it wants to become?

  A. Corporate vision

  B. Corporate mission

  C. Business strategy

  D. Human resources strategy.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 76:

  Which of the following is the most frequently used form of job documentation?

  A. Nature of work

  B. Level of work

  C. Job descriptions

  D. Job specifications.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 77:

  Which of the following identifies appropriate labor market segments and desired competitive position in the market for each employee group?

  A. The mission statement

  B. The business strategy

  C. The total rewards strategy

  D. The organizational vision.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 78:

  Which statement below most accurately describes a company that is using a total rewards approach?

  A. Strives to find the appropriate mix of rewards elements that attract employees

  B. Motivates employees through compensation levels much higher than the competition

  C. Offers competitive benefits so that it can pay lower wages, minimizing compensation and related expenses

  D. Hires highly motivated employees who are willing to do without work-life programs in favor of increased compensation

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 79:

  What phrase below best describes a benchmark job?

  A. A job being paid at the midpoint of the salary range

  B. A job that is easily defined and found in other organizations

  C. A job that is considered an outlier for purposes of market pricing

  D. A job that is held by at least 25% of an organization's workforce.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 80:

  What type of equity incentive gives employees the right to purchase company shares at a specified price?

  A. Stock/share options

  B. Stock/share grants

  C. Restricted stock/shares

  D. Performance units.

  Correct Answer: A