WorldatWork GR4 Exam
Base Pay Administration and Pay for Performance (Page 7 )

Updated On: 12-Jan-2026

What best describes an effective approach to reducing supervisor and subordinate pay compression?

  1. Ensure that supervisor and subordinate midpoints are 5% apart
  2. Include supervisors in an incentive plan
  3. Eliminate overtime for hourly employees
  4. Offer spot bonuses to top performing hourly employees

Answer(s): A



Which of the following is the most effective method for maintaining a pay structure?

  1. Inform executive management of the results of perception surveys
  2. Assess the ability of the organization to attract and retain talented executives
  3. Re-evaluate jobs that have changed sufficiently to bring grades into question
  4. Provide incentives for employees to offer suggestions about the pay structure

Answer(s): D



What should be included in the criteria or performance standards used to evaluate compensation systems?

  1. Only data that are easily measured
  2. Compensation costs
  3. The same criteria from the last evaluation period
  4. Benefits costs

Answer(s): C



Why is it important for HR to be involved early in the M&A process?

  1. Compensation programs must be combined early in the process.
  2. HR must participate in the tactical work of integrating total rewards very early in the process
  3. HR professionals need to align process and activities to the new organization's business strategy
  4. Hidden liabilities and other issues must be resolved in the pre-deal phase before the transaction phase can begin.

Answer(s): B



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