A Skill-Based Approach to Compensation Is Built on Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

A skill-based approach to compensation is built on which of the following characteristics?

• A) Workers are paid for performing well-defined jobs using vertical skills.
• B) The greater the variety of job-related skills a worker possesses, the more he/she should be paid.
• C) Each job must be very clearly described with highly defined tasks and skill requirements.
• D) The primary objective is to allocate pay so that the most important jobs command the highest pay.

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Definitions:

Motivational Strategy

Techniques or plans designed to inspire individuals or groups to achieve a goal or perform at their best.

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that states an individual's willingness to exert a high level of effort is based upon their expectation that it will lead to desired performance goals.

Frederick Herzberg

An American psychologist best known for developing the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, which suggests that certain factors in the workplace lead to job satisfaction, while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction.

Working Conditions

The environment and circumstances under which employees complete their job tasks, including physical space, hours, and social aspects.