Complete the mcq:
Question 1
If an employee feels under rewarded for their job, they may make up the difference by:
putting forth less effort, stealing, or quitting.
working harder to get a promotion.
getting a second job after work.
complaining to management.
Question 2
When an employee is moved higher in the pay structure to compensate for higher living costs is an example of (a) __________.
skill-based pay systems
pay differentials
pay ranges
pay grades
Question 3
Procedural justice is perceived when:
an organization takes an employee's feelings into account.
an organization uses fair methods to determine consequences.
an organization provides inconsistent outcomes to consequences.
an organization that provides prior knowledge of outcomes.
Question 4
Interactional justice is perceived when:
an organization takes an employee's feelings into account.
an organization uses fair methods to determine consequences.
an organization provides consistent outcomes to consequences.
an organization that provides prior knowledge of outcomes.
Question 5
Which of the following scenarios may be considered discrimination?
An employee is fired for being absent on an important day knowing there is an absence policy that states the first absence is a warning
An employee is fired for refusing to dump chemicals into the sewage drain when their manager asked them to so as to avoid a dump charge
An employee is fired for reporting for jury duty
Two employees are caught stealing office supplies for the first time with no prior discipline problems, one is fired and one is not fired
Question 6
Which of the following BEST describes pay structure?
Pay structure helps establish relative pay between levels of responsibility and functionality.
Pay structure is the average amount the company pays employees for a particular job.
Pay structure combines job structure and pay level to motivate, attract, and retain employees.
Pay structure combines sets of jobs with similar worth to establish rates of pay.
Question 7
A lawsuit where a former employee attempts to establish that there has been a violation of implied agreement or public policy is typically suing for:
discrimination.
principles of justice.
wrongful discharge.
employee's privacy.
Question 8
How do cities combat the problem with minimum wage being lower than the poverty level?
By passing laws that require a living wage
With the Fair Labor Standards Act
By requiring fulltime employees to work overtime
With Equal Employment Opportunity
Question 9
Which of the following is something employees use to compare and evaluate pay fairness?
What employees in other organizations earn for doing the same job.
What employees in other organizations earn for working more hours.
What other employees in the same organization earn for working fewer hours.
What other employees in the same organization earn for working more hours.
Question 10
To make sure practices and policies match regarding pay, HR managers should compare:
skill-based pay systems and pay differentials.
pay ranges and pay grades.
pay for executives and actual pay.
actual pay and pay structure.
Question 11
Describe how a company designs a pay structure, and evaluate how to make sure pay structure is in line with actual pay.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations.
Question 12
An organization's pay should comply with the laws. Elaborate on the legal requirements in regards to pay within an organization.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations.
Question 13
List and explain the perceptions employees use to determine the fairness of the company's procedures and outcomes.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations.
Question 14
Evaluate the pay structure at your current job or a job you have recently had. How much do/did you know about the pay structure? Do you believe the pay structure is/was fair, or comparable to other jobs like it?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations.