WGU D351 Functions of Human
Resource Management Pre-Assessment
Questions & Answers
A human resources (HR) department develops a policy that defines requirements for a promotion
and includes the following:
two years of highly rated performance appraisals
two years of tenure in the current role
management sign-off
Which motivation theory is the HR policy based on? Correct Ans-Expectancy
A company is hiring underwriters at 15 percent more than its current underwriters' salary due to
the high demand for this role.
Which factor will have an impact on the company's compensation plan? Correct Ans-Wage
compression
A human resources (HR) analyst is applying the duties test for employee exemptions for the new
position of redevelopment planner. The position criteria include:
-earns $2,500 per week
-performs primary duties related to commercialized planning in city redevelopment zones
-exercises discretion and independent judgment in decision-making
, Which exemption applies to this position? Correct Ans-Professional
A human resources (HR) department wants to better understand employee perceptions regarding
the company's advancement process.
Which motivational theory should the HR department reference? Correct Ans-Equity
Several of a team's high performers complain to their human resources (HR) director that their
current bonus structure is outdated and does not inspire them to achieve increased results. The
HR director sets up a meeting with the executive team to propose revising the bonus structure.
Which motivational theory does the HR director believe this proposal fits? Correct Ans-
Expectancy
A total rewards director notices adverse selection in the way employees are selecting annual
coverage plans.
Which action is associated with this type of selection? Correct Ans-Manipulating benefits by
adding and dropping various options
Why is job ranking a subjective method of evaluation? Correct Ans-It lists roles in order of
importance and perceived value.
A human resources (HR) officer is using the job-ranking method to determine how much to
increase employee pay. Which result should the HR officer expect by using this method to
determine job value? Correct Ans-Subjectivity
Resource Management Pre-Assessment
Questions & Answers
A human resources (HR) department develops a policy that defines requirements for a promotion
and includes the following:
two years of highly rated performance appraisals
two years of tenure in the current role
management sign-off
Which motivation theory is the HR policy based on? Correct Ans-Expectancy
A company is hiring underwriters at 15 percent more than its current underwriters' salary due to
the high demand for this role.
Which factor will have an impact on the company's compensation plan? Correct Ans-Wage
compression
A human resources (HR) analyst is applying the duties test for employee exemptions for the new
position of redevelopment planner. The position criteria include:
-earns $2,500 per week
-performs primary duties related to commercialized planning in city redevelopment zones
-exercises discretion and independent judgment in decision-making
, Which exemption applies to this position? Correct Ans-Professional
A human resources (HR) department wants to better understand employee perceptions regarding
the company's advancement process.
Which motivational theory should the HR department reference? Correct Ans-Equity
Several of a team's high performers complain to their human resources (HR) director that their
current bonus structure is outdated and does not inspire them to achieve increased results. The
HR director sets up a meeting with the executive team to propose revising the bonus structure.
Which motivational theory does the HR director believe this proposal fits? Correct Ans-
Expectancy
A total rewards director notices adverse selection in the way employees are selecting annual
coverage plans.
Which action is associated with this type of selection? Correct Ans-Manipulating benefits by
adding and dropping various options
Why is job ranking a subjective method of evaluation? Correct Ans-It lists roles in order of
importance and perceived value.
A human resources (HR) officer is using the job-ranking method to determine how much to
increase employee pay. Which result should the HR officer expect by using this method to
determine job value? Correct Ans-Subjectivity
