Chapter 8 Flashcards

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what are some variables leading to job satisfaction

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  1. rewards and recognition
  2. interesting works
  3. supportive work environment
  4. demonstrated appreciation for employees
  5. alignment of employee goals and organization goals
  6. participative management
  7. flexibility in work places
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what is direct and indirect compensation

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Direct: employee wages and salaries, bonuses, and commissions
Indirect: All other forms of rewards, such as extended health and dental plans and other programs and plans that offer rewards or services to employees

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what is indirect compensation

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all other forms of rewards, such as extended health and dental plans and other programs and plans that offer rewards or services to employees

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what is total compensation

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everything that the employee receives in terms of both direct and indirect compensation

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what are components of a total reward system

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  1. compensation
  2. benefits
  3. social interaction
  4. security
  5. status/recognition
  6. work variety
  7. workload
  8. work importance
  9. authority/control
  10. advancement
  11. feedback
  12. work condition
  13. development
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what are the typical goals for the rewards program (REWARDS)

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Rewarding
Ensuring
Wage equity
Attracting
Regulating the compensation budget
Driving positive work behaviours

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what forces are reshaping total rewards

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Globalization: digital transformation of the workplace
Diversity: changing expectation of a multigenerational workforce
New legislative and regulatory developments
urgency to deliver and improved ROI

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what is equity

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and individual acquired a form of reward or benefits as a result of dedicating resources such as time, effort, money, or skills

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what is the equity theory

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Inputs (what i put into my job): abilities, skills and experience
Outcomes (what i get from my job): benefits, salary

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10
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what are the two bases for compensation

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salaried employees
hourly employees

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11
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what are factors affecting compensation rates

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internal factors
external factors

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how do you determine compensation bases on internal factors

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compensation strategy
worth of a job
employees performance
employers ability to pay

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what are components for job worth

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skills
effort
responsibility
working conditions

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go back to slide 19 and fill out

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how do you determine compensation based on external factors

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economy
labour-market supply and demand
wage rates in specific geographic areas
cost of living
collective bargaining
legal requirements

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What is the job evaluation system

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Job ranking
Job classification
Point system
factor comparison system

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what is job ranking and what are advantages and disadvantages

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ranks jobs from highest to lowest
advantages: simple, quick to implement
disadvantages: subjective, lacks precision, may not consider job details

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what is job classification and what are advantages and disadvantages

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groups jobs into predefines classes or grades based on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
advantages: consistent, provides structure, useful for larger organizations
disadvantages: rigid, may not account for unique aspects of a certain job

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what is point system and what are advantages and disadvantages

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assigns points to job factors with the total score determining the jobs value
advantages: systematic, quantitative, highly precise and consistent
disadvantages: time-consuming, requires detailed analysis of job components

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what is factor comparison system and what are advantages and disadvantages

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compares jobs by ranking individual factors and assigning monetary value to each factor
advantages: detailed, accurate, allows for comparison by individual factors
disadvantages: complex, challenging to implement, requires in-depth analysis

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what is job ranking good for

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small organizations

22
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what is job classification good for

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large organizations

23
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what is point system good for

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medium to large organizations

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what is factor comparison system good for

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highly specialized industries

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how do you determine wage rates
salary surveys collecting survey data the wage curve pay grades pay ranges broadbanding
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review slide 29
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what are employee benefits
indirect form of compensation to improve the quality of employees work and personal lives two types: voluntary benefits and mandatory benefits
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what are types of incentive plans
individual bonus team or group bases incentive merit raises profit sharing employee stock ownership plans
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what is the term for linking benefits to the overll rewards program
IMPACT
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what does impact stand for
Improve Meet Promote Attract and retain Commitment Thrive
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what are benefits required by law
Canada and Quebec pension plans Employment insurance Provincial hospital and medical services leaves without pay other required benefits
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what are voluntary employee benefits
dental coverage extended health coverage life insurance retirement and pension plans
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what do you get paid for time not worked
vacations paid holidays sick leave