Which of the Following Is True About the Point-Factor Plan

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the point-factor plan?

• A)Point-factor plans rank jobs in an organization purely based on a comparison of one against another.
• B)The point-factor approach does not break jobs down into component parts and assigns point values for various characteristics.
• C)Point-factor plans are inexpensive to design.
• D)Point-factor plans tend to have a high level of integrity.
• E)Difficult for organization to trace, analyze, and document differences among jobs.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Model

A theory that explains the process individuals use to evaluate the likelihood that their efforts will lead to the desired outcome based on their expectations and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory proposing that an individual's motivation is related to their expectation of achieving a desired outcome and the value they place on that outcome.

Motivated

The inner drive or psychological force that compels an individual towards a specific goal or action.

Equity Theory

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