Question $1(1$ point$)$

Performance management needs to be carefully linked to business strategy, regardless of whether the strategic focus is safe working, competitive pricing, high quality, or exemplary customer service.

Question $1$ options:

True

False

Question $2(1$ point$)$

Performance management plans aim to provide clarity for how the work of the employee contributes to organizational success.

Question $2$ options:

True

False

Question $3(1$ point$)$

Performance appraisals can indicate to employees where they are not meeting acceptable performance standards.

Question $3$ options:

True

False

Question $4(1$ point$)$

Performance appraisals can become evidence when allegations of wrongful dismissal occur.

Question $4$ options:

True

False

Question $5(1$ point$)$

Subjective performance measures minimize the personal biases of the rater.

Question $5$ options:

True

False

Question $6(1$ point$)$

Compensation systems consist only of direct compensation paid to employees in exchange for the work that they do$.$

Question $6$ options:

True

False

Question $7(1$ point$)$

In Canada, perceptions of unfairness based on absolute pay levels tend to cause more dissatisfaction than perceptions of inadequate pay based on relative levels of pay.

Question $7$ options:

True

False

Question $8(1$ point$)$

The purpose of job evaluation is to identify which jobs should be paid more than others.

Question $8$ options:

True

False

Question $9(1$ point$)$

The job evaluation technique that involves assigning each job a grade is called the point system.

Question $9$ options:

True

False

Question $10(1$ point$)$

Job evaluation techniques focus on achieving internal equity.

Question $10$ options:

True

False

Question $11(1$ point$)$

The concept of equal pay for work of equal value is known as pay equity.

Question $11$ options:

True

False

Question $12(1$ point$)$

The total compensation model includes everything employees value in an employment relationship.

Question $12$ options:

True

False

Question $13(1$ point$)$

The value of benefits and services has gone up over time relative to pay.

Question $13$ options:

True

False

Question $14(1$ point$)$

Through favourable tax treatment, employees can receive most benefits tax$-$free.

Question $14$ options:

True

False

Question $15(1$ point$)$

The Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Acts outline the major legal provisions relevant to establishing financial security for Canadians.

Question $15$ options:

True

False

Question $16(1$ point$)$

Communication systems that exist to get information to employees are called upward communication systems.

Question $16$ options:

True

False

Question $17(1$ point$)$

Some organizations advise managers to avoid giving employees personal advice that is not related to the job.

Question $17$ options:

True

False

Question $18(1$ point$)$

Some organizations consider people to be easily replaceable and are willing to accept high levels of employee turnover.

Question $18$ options:

True

False

Question $19(1$ point$)$

In any disciplinary action, management must abide by the terms of the collective agreement.

Question $19$ options:

True

False

Question $20(1$ point$)$

Almost all strikes and conflicts have been defensive from the management perspective.

Question $20$ options:

True

False

Question $21(1$ point$)$

The relationship between unionization and productivity is open to debate.

Question $21$ options:

True

False

Question $22(1$ point$)$

Workers need to take initiative in establishing collective bargaining relationships.

Question $22$ options:

True

False

Question $23(1$ point$)$

In order to be effective, performance standards must be:

Question $23$ options:

unrealistically challenging

created by employees

reflective of the desired results of each job

general in nature

Question $24(1$ point$)$

The $360-$degree performance appraisal is most appropriate for which of the following purposes?

Question $24$ options:

Career planning

Determining pay raises

Employee development

Making decisions about promotions

Question $25(1$ point$)$

What is performance appraisal being used for when performance evaluations give stronger performers pay raises and transfer weaker performers?

Question $25$ options:

Career planning

Administrative tasks

Employee development

Test validation

Question $26(1$ point$)$

Performance objectives should be:

Question $26$ options:

practical

subjective

general goals

set without input from employees

Question $27(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is a way for organizations to give poor$-$performing employees the opportunity to succeed, while still holding them accountable for past performance?

Question $27$ options:

A work plan

A career plan

A performance improvement plan

A strategic plan