Which of the Following Statements About the Compensation System Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the compensation system is false?

• A) An effective compensation policy seeks to eliminate all pay inequity between an expatriate and his/her local peers.
• B) The implementation of a compensation system may necessarily be different in countries less accustomed to pay for performance and individual rewards.
• C) An assignment in a difficult environment, such as much of Africa, would require greater compensation than an assignment to a more developed environment like Western Europe.
• D) It has been estimated that, on average, expatriates cost employers two to five times as much as corresponding home-country employees, and even higher in some lower-wage countries.

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Definitions:

Two-Point Discrimination

The ability to discern two separate points of contact on the skin, a measure of tactile sensory resolution.

Dermal Papillae

Small, nipple-like extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that increase surface area for oxygen and nutrient transfer between these layers.

Phasic Receptors

Sensory receptors that quickly respond to stimuli but then adapt and decrease their response over time.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joint capsules that provide information about body position and movement.