Worldatwork Exam CECP Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 1

How is the performance review related to pay?

AIt isn't. The performance review should not be related to pay decisions.

BIt is related to the extent that it affects variable pay awards. Base pay is based solely on tenure, prior experience and job skills.

CIt helps managers meet salary budgets by allowing them to adjust review results to align with available salary increase funds.

DIt provides managers a measure that can be used along with salary planning guidelines to determine appropriate rewards or consequences.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Ernie at Jun 22, 2024, 10:05 PM

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Antonio

5 months ago

D seems like the way to go. Gotta use that performance data, but don't let it be the sole factor. Moderation is key.

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Crista

5 months ago

Haha, option C sounds like something straight out of 'The Office'. Let's hope that's not how it works in the real world!

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Golda

5 months ago

I think performance reviews provide a measure for managers to determine appropriate rewards or consequences.

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Aron

5 months ago

Option B sounds legit. Base pay should be based on skills, not just how well you can game the performance review system.

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Leonora

5 months ago

I believe performance reviews can help managers align review results with available salary increase funds.

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Kimberely

5 months ago

I'm going with D. It's all about striking the right balance between performance and other factors when determining pay.

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Shantay

4 months ago

I agree, it's important to consider performance along with other factors when deciding on pay.

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Youlanda

5 months ago

D) It provides managers a measure that can be used along with salary planning guidelines to determine appropriate rewards or consequences.

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Chau

5 months ago

I agree with Tanesha. Base pay should be based on other factors like tenure and job skills.

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Pamella

5 months ago

Option A? Really? The performance review is a valuable tool, it just needs to be used properly in the compensation process.

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Flo

4 months ago

Option A? Really? The performance review is a valuable tool, it just needs to be used properly in the compensation process.

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Marla

4 months ago

D) It provides managers a measure that can be used along with salary planning guidelines to determine appropriate rewards or consequences.

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Val

4 months ago

C) It helps managers meet salary budgets by allowing them to adjust review results to align with available salary increase funds.

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Dorthy

5 months ago

A) It isn't. The performance review should not be related to pay decisions.

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Ligia

5 months ago

I'm going with B. Base pay should be based on objective factors, while variable pay can be tied to the performance review.

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Brande

4 months ago

I agree. Base pay should be fair and objective, while performance can be rewarded through variable pay.

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Cherri

5 months ago

B) It is related to the extent that it affects variable pay awards. Base pay is based solely on tenure, prior experience and job skills.

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Veda

6 months ago

Option C seems a bit sketchy to me. Managers shouldn't be able to manipulate performance reviews just to meet a budget. That's not fair to employees.

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Tanesha

6 months ago

I think the performance review should not be related to pay decisions.

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Leigha

6 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. The performance review should be used as one factor in determining pay, along with other guidelines, to ensure fair and appropriate rewards.

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

It's important for pay decisions to be fair and based on multiple factors, not just the performance review.

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Elenora

5 months ago

I think option C is also important, as it helps managers align review results with available salary increase funds.

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Effie

5 months ago

I agree, using the performance review as a measure along with salary planning guidelines makes sense.

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