The Compa-Ratio

question 31

Multiple Choice

The compa-ratio:

• A) measures the degree to which actual pay is consistent with the pay policy.
• B) is defined as average pay for the grade divided by the minimum pay for the grade.
• C) can range from 0 to 100 percent.
• D) uses data from market-pay surveys.
• E) measures the degree to which new skills learnt are consistent with the increases in pay.

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