You Have Been Asked to Provide Rationale for Clustering Jobs

question 22

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to provide rationale for clustering jobs into so-called pay grades.What is NOT likely to be included in your rationale?

• A) Clustering of organization tends to reduce labour costs.
• B) It facilitates the administrative process; one pay range can cover several jobs.
• C) Slight changes in job content do not necessarily trigger a review.
• D) It accounts for the fact job evaluations are to a large degree subjective in nature.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by needs, desires, and ambitions.

Performance

Refers to how well an individual or organization completes tasks and achieves goals, often measured against pre-determined standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological distress felt when an individual simultaneously possesses conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Inconsistency

The state of being inconsistent or not remaining the same throughout, often leading to confusion or unpredictability.