Exempt workers correct answers not subject to overtime provisions. Salaried supervisors,
managers, professionals, and executives
Broadbanding correct answers Consolidating pay grades and ranges. Flattens corporate
hierarchies. Emphasizes teamwork
Straight commission correct answers Based on fixed percentage of sales price
3 common types of pay structures correct answers exempt/non-exempt, geographically, and job
families
Merit-based correct answers This type of raise reflects prior job performance levels and can be
used to motivate and become meaningful if consistent
Seniority correct answers Employees become more valuable over time, this is the basis for this
type of pay
Low cost strategy correct answers Reduce output costs per employee is part of what type of
competitive strategy
Pay grade correct answers The range of salary for certain positions with a minimum and a
maximum
Market or mid-point correct answers There is a minimum and maximum within a pay grade.
Research suggests an employee is competent at this point
Longevity pay correct answers This type of pay grade pays maximum for length of service and
helps to reduce employee turnover and is used for most government employees
, Performance management correct answers This process provides an opportunity for the
employee and the performance manager to discuss development goals and jointly create a plan
for achieving those goals
Field review correct answers The HR professional interviews the supervisor and takes notes
concerning the performance of each employee. Notes are compiled by HR and comparisons
ratings are arrived at for each employee
Performance evaluation correct answers The process that measures the degree to which an
employee accomplishes work requirements
BARS (behaviorally anchored rating scale) correct answers Rate the behaviors for each
employee; then you anchor each behavior to points on a rating scale, which indicates whether the
behavior is exceptional, excellent, fully competent, or unsatisfactory. The result is a rating scale
for each task
Performance standards correct answers Results from employees that match the organizational
goals and objectives for a specified period of time
Work life balance correct answers Having time for work, family and social time
Wellness champion correct answers Increasing work site wellness and helping other employees
understand the benefits of well-being
Demand mangement correct answers Seeking preventative care and understanding ER visits can
be unnecessary and other ways to treat minor illnesses.
$10,000-$12,000 correct answers Average cost of health insurance the last 5 years
Energy correct answers Strength and vitality needed to sustain physical and mental activity