46. If a person is to maintain a previous level of nominal wages, then a pay increase must be roughly equivalent to the A) cost of living increase B) industry average C) national average D) market rate 47. Vesting on a graduated basis has a tendency to A) discourage participation B) improve recruiting C) increase hiring D) reduce turnover 48. As an HR manager, what tool would you most likely use to determine if internal equity exists at your firm? A) job analysis B) job evaluation C) compensation survey D) behavioral methods study 49. Maura's retirement plan requires her employer to make specific contributions to a retirement fund established for Maura. Which type of plan does Maura most likely have? A) defined contribution plan B) deferred contribution plan C) defined benefit plan D) deferred salary plan 50. Mike, a manager at a distribution center, has learned that one of his subordinates assaulted a co-worker. Mike uses the progressive disciplinary action approach when dealing with employee violations. Which of the following punishments will the subordinate most likely receive? A) oral warning B) written warning C) suspension D) termination