WorldatWork GR4 Exam
Base Pay Administration and Pay for Performance (Page 3 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026

What best describes an objective of a base pay structure?

  1. To assist in developing a job worth hierarchy
  2. To help to achieve organization objectives
    C . To determine job location in a broadband structure
  3. to aid in the preparation of job descriptions

Answer(s): B



Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the job content approach to pay structure development?

  1. After the point system is established, the continuum approach or pay structure approach can be used to develop the pay structure.
  2. External market pricing or competitiveness takes priority over job equity.
  3. The market pricing and slotting is highly responsive to market changes.
  4. With this particular method, no job evaluation points are assigned.

Answer(s): A



When developing a base pay policy line, it is most important to reconcile it with which of the following?

  1. The consumer price index (CPI)
  2. The rate of inflation
  3. The compensation strategy
  4. The base pay policy lines of local competitors

Answer(s): C



Which of the following is a reason to adopt broadbanding?

  1. To support a highly centralized culture
  2. To support a flatter organizational structure
  3. To emphasize the importance of being promoted to the next level within a job hierarchy
  4. To increase number of ranges within the organization

Answer(s): B



Which of the following describes a characteristic of single-rate pay?

  1. Increases are based on a prescribed time schedule
  2. Pay rate is based on the acquisition of skills by the individual employee.
  3. Each job has a fixed pay rate (one rate for all employees)
  4. Employees are paid for skill set, not necessarily for job performed.

Answer(s): C



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