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Gainsharing plans involve putting some portion of an employee's weekly pay at risk for the opportunity to earn incentives if the employee meets or exceeds his or her goals.

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What is the main benefit of paying salespeople a combination of salary and commission?


A) limiting the firm's risk of overly high commissions
B) aligning employee goals and company strategy
C) providing simple salary administration
D) clearly linking pay with performance

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Which of the following would most likely be used by a firm that wants to retain the services of a top manager for a specified period of time?


A) restricted stock plan
B) golden parachute plan
C) stock appreciation rights
D) performance-contingent restricted stock

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According to the Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act,how long are most employers required to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees?


A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months

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C

Jenny's pension plan encourages her to contribute at least 5% of her annual salary in addition to the set amount that her company contributes.She is given choices regarding how the money is invested.When she retires,the amount she has available will depend on how much she invested herself,and the rate of return on the investments she chose.This pension plan would be classified as ________.


A) qualified, defined benefit
B) non-contributory, defined benefit
C) contributory, defined contribution
D) contributory, defined benefit

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During difficult economic times,employers have to cut costs.What are some strategies for minimizing the costs associated with employee health care? What no-cost or low-cost methods are available to employers who want to recognize and reward hard-working employees?

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An earnings-at-risk pay plan bases employee pay and bonuses on ________.


A) maximizing organizational performance
B) generating additional long-term sales
C) engaging in strategic objectives
D) achieving departmental goals

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What is the most likely reason that firms are implementing group incentive plans?


A) stricter regulations regarding team bonus plans
B) heavy reliance on teams to manage work
C) expected loss of older workers
D) rising cost of health benefits

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All of the following are examples of organization-wide incentive plans EXCEPT ________.


A) employee stock ownership plans
B) gainsharing plans
C) golden parachute
D) profit sharing

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Which of the following is considered a hybrid of defined benefit and defined contribution plans?


A) ESOP
B) 401(k) plan
C) flexible savings
D) cash balance plan

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Upon being hired as a marketing representative at Argo Pharmaceuticals,Shelly agreed to forego 10% of her normal pay if she failed to meet performance goals.In return,Shelly will receive a 10% bonus if she meets her goals and 13% if she exceeds her goals.In what type of plan does Shelly most likely participate?


A) earnings-at-risk pay plan
B) variable risk sharing plan
C) at-risk gainsharing plan
D) risk-reward stock plan

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A manager can best control the cost of unemployment insurance by ________.


A) eliminating supplemental pay benefits for part-time employees
B) documenting the poor performance of dismissed employees
C) establishing a pooled paid leave plan for workers
D) investigating all workers' compensation claims

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According to research,which of the following has a significant impact on employee engagement?


A) performance reviews
B) variable pay plans
C) job design
D) awards

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When employers offer domestic partner benefits to employees,it means that employees' same-sex domestic partners are eligible to receive the same benefits as do the husband,wife,or legal dependent of one of the firm's employees.

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Which incentive plan is based on a philosophy that managers and employees must cooperate together?


A) cash plan
B) gainsharing plan
C) deferred profit-sharing plan
D) employee stock ownership plan

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Angelo,a process engineer with Global Semiconductor,is following a technical path rather than a management path at the firm.Which of the following has most likely been implemented by Global Semiconductor?


A) dual-career ladder
B) competency-based pay
C) flexible family benefits
D) social recognition program

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The primary purpose of ________ is to enable employees to balance work and family obligations.


A) automated benefits systems
B) work-life benefits
C) cafeteria plans
D) pooled paid leave banks

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Tyrone,a data entry clerk,is paid a basic hourly rate.He receives an extra percentage of his rate when his productivity is above normal.Which incentive plan is most likely used by Tyrone's employer?


A) standard merit pay
B) standard hour plan
C) straight piecework
D) variable pay

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Most gainsharing plans include all of the following features EXCEPT ________.


A) a philosophy of cooperation
B) a focus on individual achievement
C) a sharing of benefits formula
D) an involvement system

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Furman,an automotive parts manufacturer,employs nearly 800 workers in its Dallas,Texas facility.Furman has always offered its employees health and dental insurance as well as legally required benefits such as unemployment insurance and workers' compensation.Furman's top executives are considering the idea of offering employees a flexible benefits plan.Which of the following,if TRUE,best supports the argument that Furman should offer employees a flexible benefits plan?


A) Some Furman employees express interest in vision insurance, while other workers never enroll for dental insurance.
B) Furman outsources its employee benefits program, and employees must file claims with the plan's administrator.
C) Some Furman employees prefer to build their work days around a core of midday hours rather than work from 9 to 5.
D) Furman established a pooled paid leave bank to reduce the number of employee absences.

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