Worldatwork Exam GR1 Topic 1 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a true statement about using recognition plans to drive business results?

AImplementing a recognition plan in lieu of a competitive base pay plan will motivate employees to work harder.

BProvides managers a rationale for requesting an increase in departmental recognition budgets.

CThe behaviors organizations are seeking depends on what types of employees are hired.

DEmployee basic salary needs must be met before they will begin to appreciate recognition awards.

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Suggested Answer: D

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Rosio

2 months ago

C is interesting. The types of employees you hire should definitely shape your recognition strategy. You want to motivate the right behaviors.

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Royal

26 days ago

D) Employee basic salary needs must be met before they will begin to appreciate recognition awards.

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Eleonora

28 days ago

C) The behaviors organizations are seeking depends on what types of employees are hired.

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Lili

2 months ago

A) Implementing a recognition plan in lieu of a competitive base pay plan will motivate employees to work harder.

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Rebeca

3 months ago

Haha, I'm sure option A would be great if we all lived in a magical land of rainbows and unicorns. In the real world, that's just not how it works.

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Nathalie

2 months ago

Yeah, in the real world, money talks more than recognition plans.

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Mel

2 months ago

I agree, recognition awards are nice but they won't make up for a low salary.

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Mabel

2 months ago

Option D is definitely true, employees need their basic salary needs met first.

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Freida

3 months ago

D seems more accurate to me. You need to meet an employee's basic financial needs before they'll really value non-monetary recognition.

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Coral

3 months ago

But don't you think employees need their basic salary needs met first before they appreciate recognition?

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Leonora

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A.

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Coral

3 months ago

I think the answer is D.

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Carin

3 months ago

I think option B is the correct answer. Recognition plans can help managers justify larger budgets for employee recognition.

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Tien

2 months ago

Implementing a recognition plan instead of a competitive base pay plan might not motivate employees to work harder.

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Carman

2 months ago

That's true, employees need to feel financially secure first.

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Dion

2 months ago

But don't you think employees need their basic salary met before they appreciate recognition awards?

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Gerald

2 months ago

I agree, option B makes sense. It gives managers a reason to ask for more recognition budget.

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