EXAM: IPMA-SCP Study Guide Questions and Answers
Broadbanding Correct-The practice of using fewer pay grades with much broader ranges
than in traditional compensation systems. Main advantage is more consistent with flattening
of organizational levels and growing jobs that are multidimensional. Problem is employees
expect a promotion to come with a pay raise and movement to a new pay. By not having this
employees will feel there is no room for promotion opportunities. Most companies use
traditional pay grades.
Coaches Correct-Observe and feedback is given to immediate supervisors. It is the
continual process of learning by doing. Group coaching on leadership can help create high-
performance teams. Outside help can come in for executive coaching.
Observation with suggestions.
Counseling Correct-Heighten employee awareness of organizational policies and rules.
Being made aware of rules, and knowledge of possible disciplinary actions may prevent
violations.
Adverse Selection Correct-Certain employees select and use certain benefits. Example:
employees with younger children are more likely to enroll in orthodontic coverage.
, EXAM: IPMA-SCP Study Guide Questions and Answers
Assessment Center Correct-Assessment exercise composed of a series of evaluative tests
used for selection and development. Tests and exercises must reflect the content of the job
for which individuals are being screened, the types of problems faced on that job.
Bargaining Unit Correct-Employees eligible to select a single union to represent and
bargain collectively for them. NLRA excludes supervisors from voting or joining. Cannot be be
included, however who qualifies as a supervisor is not always clear.
Collective Bargaining Correct-Process where representatives of management and workers
negotiate over wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Management Rights Correct-Rights reserved so that the employer can manage, direct and
control it's business, even with a labor contract.
Behavioral Interview Correct-Applicants give specific examples of how they have
performed a certain task or handled a problem in the past.
Situational Interview Correct-Structured interview that contains questions about how
applicants might handle specific job situations.
Broadbanding Correct-The practice of using fewer pay grades with much broader ranges
than in traditional compensation systems. Main advantage is more consistent with flattening
of organizational levels and growing jobs that are multidimensional. Problem is employees
expect a promotion to come with a pay raise and movement to a new pay. By not having this
employees will feel there is no room for promotion opportunities. Most companies use
traditional pay grades.
Coaches Correct-Observe and feedback is given to immediate supervisors. It is the
continual process of learning by doing. Group coaching on leadership can help create high-
performance teams. Outside help can come in for executive coaching.
Observation with suggestions.
Counseling Correct-Heighten employee awareness of organizational policies and rules.
Being made aware of rules, and knowledge of possible disciplinary actions may prevent
violations.
Adverse Selection Correct-Certain employees select and use certain benefits. Example:
employees with younger children are more likely to enroll in orthodontic coverage.
, EXAM: IPMA-SCP Study Guide Questions and Answers
Assessment Center Correct-Assessment exercise composed of a series of evaluative tests
used for selection and development. Tests and exercises must reflect the content of the job
for which individuals are being screened, the types of problems faced on that job.
Bargaining Unit Correct-Employees eligible to select a single union to represent and
bargain collectively for them. NLRA excludes supervisors from voting or joining. Cannot be be
included, however who qualifies as a supervisor is not always clear.
Collective Bargaining Correct-Process where representatives of management and workers
negotiate over wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Management Rights Correct-Rights reserved so that the employer can manage, direct and
control it's business, even with a labor contract.
Behavioral Interview Correct-Applicants give specific examples of how they have
performed a certain task or handled a problem in the past.
Situational Interview Correct-Structured interview that contains questions about how
applicants might handle specific job situations.
