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WGU C202 MANAGING HUMAN
CAPITAL| COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
long-term incentives - correct-answer -incentives that motivate behaviors and
performance that support company value and long-term organizational health. ie
stock options
vesting - correct-answer -the point at which employees can sell or transfer the
stock option
pay for performance programs - correct-answer -rewards employees based on
some specific measure of their performance
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variable pay plans - correct-answer -pay for performance plans that put a small
amount of base pay at risk, in exchange for the opportunity to earn additional pay
if performance meets or exceeds a standard
spot awards - correct-answer -awards given immediately when a desired behavior
is seen
extrinsic motivation - correct-answer -motivation that comes from outside the
individual, including performance bonuses
intrinsic motivation - correct-answer -derived from an interest in or enjoyment
from doing a task
skill-based pay - correct-answer -rewards for employees based on the range and
depth of their knowledge and skills. effort and coop w/supervisor
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limited ability, partial proficiency, full competence
limited ability - correct-answer -ability to perform simple tasks without direction
partial proficiency - correct-answer -ability to apply more advanced principles on
the job
full competence - correct-answer -ability to analyze problems associated with the
job
competency-based pay - correct-answer -skill-based pay for professional jobs
multi-crafting - correct-answer -employees gain proficiency in two or more trades
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recognition awards - correct-answer -rewards for specific achievements like
tenure with the organization, helping a coworker or attendence
compressed workweek - correct-answer -40 hour work week in less than five days
job sharing - correct-answer -two or more people split a single job
flextime - correct-answer -scheduling option that lets employees decide when to
work within parameters
telecommuting - correct-answer -allows employees to work from home and link
to the company's offices via computer.
WGU C202 MANAGING HUMAN
CAPITAL| COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
long-term incentives - correct-answer -incentives that motivate behaviors and
performance that support company value and long-term organizational health. ie
stock options
vesting - correct-answer -the point at which employees can sell or transfer the
stock option
pay for performance programs - correct-answer -rewards employees based on
some specific measure of their performance
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variable pay plans - correct-answer -pay for performance plans that put a small
amount of base pay at risk, in exchange for the opportunity to earn additional pay
if performance meets or exceeds a standard
spot awards - correct-answer -awards given immediately when a desired behavior
is seen
extrinsic motivation - correct-answer -motivation that comes from outside the
individual, including performance bonuses
intrinsic motivation - correct-answer -derived from an interest in or enjoyment
from doing a task
skill-based pay - correct-answer -rewards for employees based on the range and
depth of their knowledge and skills. effort and coop w/supervisor
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limited ability, partial proficiency, full competence
limited ability - correct-answer -ability to perform simple tasks without direction
partial proficiency - correct-answer -ability to apply more advanced principles on
the job
full competence - correct-answer -ability to analyze problems associated with the
job
competency-based pay - correct-answer -skill-based pay for professional jobs
multi-crafting - correct-answer -employees gain proficiency in two or more trades
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recognition awards - correct-answer -rewards for specific achievements like
tenure with the organization, helping a coworker or attendence
compressed workweek - correct-answer -40 hour work week in less than five days
job sharing - correct-answer -two or more people split a single job
flextime - correct-answer -scheduling option that lets employees decide when to
work within parameters
telecommuting - correct-answer -allows employees to work from home and link
to the company's offices via computer.
