Q281: What is one of the problems of performance appraisal? a) Low employee morale
a) Low employee morale
b) High employee engagement
c) Accurate ratings
d) Consistent measurement
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Q282: Which of the following is a problem of performance appraisal? d) Lack of reliability
a) Training and development
b) Goal setting
c) Managerial accountability
d) Lack of reliability
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Q283: What is one of the problems of performance appraisal? c) Inadequate communication
a) High employee turnover
b) Clear performance criteria
c) Inadequate communication
d) Consistent measurement
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Q284: Which of the following is a benefit of international performance appraisal? a) Improved employee motivation and job satisfaction
a) Improved employee motivation and job satisfaction
b) Reduced cross-cultural misunderstandings
c) Increased legal compliance
d) Decreased communication and feedback
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Q285: Which of the following is an example of an international performance appraisal method? b) Critical incident method
a) Management by objectives (MBO)
b) Critical incident method
c) Forced distribution
d) Halo effect
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Q286: Which of the following is a challenge of international performance appraisal? a) Differences in cultural values and norms
a) Differences in cultural values and norms
b) Similarities in language and communication styles
c) Limited availability of performance appraisal tools
d) Homogeneous employee skill sets
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Q287: Which of the following is a recommended practice for international performance appraisal? d) Provide training for managers on cross-cultural communication
a) Use a standardized performance appraisal form for all employees
b) Ignore cultural differences to ensure fairness
c) Rely solely on the supervisor’s assessment
d) Provide training for managers on cross-cultural communication
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Q288: Which of the following is a potential consequence of ineffective international performance appraisal? c) Reduced organizational productivity
a) Improved employee retention
b) Increased cross-cultural understanding
c) Reduced organizational productivity
d) Enhanced legal compliance
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Q289: Which of the following terms refers to the payment and benefits that employees receive for their work? a) Compensation and Rewards
a) Compensation and Rewards
b) Performance Management
c) Job Design
d) Organizational Development
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Q290: Which of the following is not an example of direct compensation? c) Employee benefits
a) Base salary
b) Bonuses
c) Employee benefits
d) Stock options
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Q291: Which of the following compensation systems is based on individual employee performance? d) Performance-based pay
a) Job-based pay
b) Skill-based pay
c) Competency-based pay
d) Performance-based pay
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Q292: Which of the following is not a type of employee benefit? d) Overtime pay
a) Health insurance
b) Paid time off
c) Child care
d) Overtime pay
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Q293: Which of the following is an example of an indirect compensation? d) Retirement plans
a) Stock options
b) Base salary
c) Performance bonuses
d) Retirement plans
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Q294: Which of the following is an example of a non-monetary reward? c) Praise and recognition
a) Cash bonuses
b) Stock options
c) Praise and recognition
d) Pay raises
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Q295: Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective compensation system? d) Excessive focus on seniority over performance
a) Consistency with the organization’s strategy
b) Equitable distribution of rewards
c) Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances
d) Excessive focus on seniority over performance
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Q296: Which of the following is not a common type of pay structure? d) Gift pay
a) Hourly pay
b) Salary pay
c) Commission pay
d) Gift pay
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Q297: Which of the following is a disadvantage of using stock options as a form of compensation? b) They can be expensive for the organization to provide.
a) They can provide a strong incentive for employees to work harder.
b) They can be expensive for the organization to provide.
c) They can be difficult for employees to understand.
d) They can only be provided to senior executives.
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Q298: Which of the following is an example of a legally required employee benefit? c) Social Security
a) Health insurance
b) Retirement plans
c) Social Security
d) Wellness programs
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Q299: What is the term used to describe the remuneration and benefits received by top-level managers in a company? b) Executive compensation
a) Employee compensation
b) Executive compensation
c) Sales compensation
d) Bonus compensation
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Q300: Which of the following factors typically influence the level of executive compensation? d) All of the above
a) Company performance
b) Industry benchmarks
c) CEO tenure
d) All of the above
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Q301: Which type of executive compensation is typically tied to the company’s financial performance and is designed to incentivize executives to improve the company’s profitability? c) Annual bonus
a) Stock options
b) Base salary
c) Annual bonus
d) Perks and benefits
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Q302: Which of the following is an argument in favor of high executive compensation? a) It helps attract and retain top talent
a) It helps attract and retain top talent
b) It improves company morale and employee motivation
c) It promotes income equality in society
d) It reduces the risk of financial scandals
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Q303: Which type of executive compensation is typically paid out in the form of company stock and gives executives the right to buy or sell shares at a specific price in the future? d) Stock options
a) Base salary
b) Annual bonus
c) Restricted stock units
d) Stock options
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Q304: Which of the following refers to the financial benefits and other rewards provided to employees who work in international settings? a) International compensation
a) International compensation
b) Domestic compensation
c) Local compensation
d) Expat compensation
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Q305: Which type of international compensation provides additional pay to employees to compensate for differences in the cost of living between their home country and the country where they are working? c) Cost-of-living adjustment
a) Base pay
b) Mobility premium
c) Cost-of-living adjustment
d) Performance bonus
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Q306: Which type of international compensation provides financial incentives to employees to encourage them to relocate to a foreign country? c) Relocation allowance
a) Base salary
b) Performance bonus
c) Relocation allowance
d) Hardship allowance
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Q307: Which type of international compensation compensates employees for the inconvenience, difficulty, or danger associated with living and working in a foreign country? a) Hardship allowance
a) Hardship allowance
b) Mobility premium
c) Cost-of-living adjustment
d) Base pay
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Q308: Which type of international compensation is designed to encourage employees to stay with the company for a longer period of time and may include stock options or deferred compensation? c) Long-term incentive
a) Base pay
b) Performance bonus
c) Long-term incentive
d) Mobility premium
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Q309: Which of the following refers to the additional perks and incentives provided by an employer to their employees, in addition to their regular salary? a) Fringe Benefits
a) Fringe Benefits
b) Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
c) Both a and b
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Q310: Which of the following is a tax levied by the government on certain fringe benefits provided by an employer to their employees? b) Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
a) Fringe Benefits
b) Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
c) Both a and b
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Q311: Which of the following is a potential positive effect of a well-designed reward system? c) Improved employee engagement
a) Decreased employee motivation
b) Increased employee turnover
c) Improved employee engagement
d) Increased absenteeism
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Q312: What type of reward system is based on rewarding employees based on their individual performance? c) Performance-based reward system
a) Team-based reward system
b) Skill-based reward system
c) Performance-based reward system
d) Seniority-based reward system
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Q313: Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when designing a reward system? d) Geographic location
a) Organizational culture
b) Employee demographics
c) Financial constraints
d) Geographic location
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Q314: Which of the following is a potential negative effect of an improperly designed reward system? c) Reduced employee satisfaction
a) Increased employee motivation
b) Decreased employee turnover
c) Reduced employee satisfaction
d) Improved employee morale
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Q315: What type of reward system is based on rewarding employees for achieving specific goals or targets? a) Incentive-based reward system
a) Incentive-based reward system
b) Equity-based reward system
c) Recognition-based reward system
d) Benefit-based reward system
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Q316: What is the purpose of an HR Audit? C. To ensure compliance with employment laws
A. To improve employee morale
B. To increase profits
C. To ensure compliance with employment laws
D. To reduce employee turnover
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Q317: Which of the following is NOT typically included in an HR Audit? D. Examination of financial statements
A. Review of personnel files
B. Analysis of employee benefits
C. Evaluation of HR policies and procedures
D. Examination of financial statements
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Q318: Who typically conducts an HR Audit? D. All of the above
A. Outside consultants
B. Human Resources department
C. Senior management
D. All of the above
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Q319: What is the outcome of an HR Audit? A. A detailed report of findings and recommendations
A. A detailed report of findings and recommendations
B. Increased employee salaries
C. Expanded employee benefits
D. A reduction in work hours
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Q320: Which of the following is a benefit of conducting an HR Audit? B. Improved compliance with employment laws
A. Increased employee turnover
B. Improved compliance with employment laws
C. Reduced need for employee training
D. Higher profit margins
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Q321: Which of the following functions involves the calculation and distribution of employee salaries, wages, and bonuses? C. HR Accounting
A. HR
B. Accounting
C. HR Accounting
D. Marketing
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Q322: Which of the following is responsible for tracking and managing employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans? C. HR Accounting
A. HR
B. Accounting
C. HR Accounting
D. Sales
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Q323: Which of the following is responsible for the creation and maintenance of employee records and documentation, such as employment contracts and tax forms? C. HR Accounting
A. HR
B. Accounting
C. HR Accounting
D. Operations
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Q324: Which of the following functions involves the tracking and analysis of employee time and attendance data? C. HR Accounting
A. HR
B. Accounting
C. HR Accounting
D. IT
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Q325: Which of the following is responsible for ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations related to payroll and employee benefits? C. HR Accounting
A. HR
B. Accounting
C. HR Accounting
D. Customer Service
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Q326: What is HRIS? B) Human Resource Information System
A) Home Repair Improvement Service
B) Human Resource Information System
C) Health Resource Information System
D) Historical Records Information System
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Q327: Which of the following is not a feature of HRIS? C) Inventory management
A) Attendance tracking
B) Performance management
C) Inventory management
D) Payroll processing
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Q328: Which of the following benefits can be achieved by implementing HRIS? D) All of the above
A) Improved employee productivity
B) Reduced administrative workload
C) Enhanced decision making
D) All of the above
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Q329: Which type of HRIS module is used to manage employee benefits? D) Benefits administration
A) Payroll management
B) Time and attendance tracking
C) Performance appraisal
D) Benefits administration
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Q330: Which of the following is a potential drawback of using HRIS? C) Increased reliance on technology
A) Increased data accuracy
B) Reduced paperwork
C) Increased reliance on technology
D) Better employee engagement
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Q331: What is a potential benefit of using a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)? a) Increased efficiency in HR processes
a) Increased efficiency in HR processes
b) Decreased need for employee training
c) Reduced need for HR staff
d) Improved employee morale
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Q332: Which of the following is a potential limitation of using an HRIS? d) Limited customization options
a) Reduced errors in HR processes
b) Increased accessibility of HR information
c) Decreased administrative costs
d) Limited customization options
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Q333: What is a potential benefit of using an HRIS for recruitment? c) Reduced time-to-hire
a) Increased candidate diversity
b) Decreased need for job postings
c) Reduced time-to-hire
d) Improved candidate quality
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Q334: Which of the following is a potential limitation of using an HRIS for performance management? d) Limited ability to capture qualitative feedback
a) Increased consistency in performance evaluations
b) Decreased manager bias
c) Reduced administrative burden
d) Limited ability to capture qualitative feedback
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Q335: What is a potential benefit of using an HRIS for training and development? d) Decreased training costs
a) Increased employee engagement
b) Reduced need for training materials
c) Improved supervisor effectiveness
d) Decreased training costs
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