Worldatwork Exam CECP Topic 2 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's CECP exam

Question #: 77
Topic #: 2

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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 Pamella at Jan 25, 2025, 07:25 AM

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Rima

4 days ago

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

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Selma

9 days ago

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

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Leonor

10 days ago

I agree with Roy. Base pay should be based on tenure and job skills.

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Helene

17 days ago

Haha, option A sounds like a fairy tale. In the real world, performance is always tied to pay somehow.

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Mila

21 days ago

I'd go with B. The review should affect variable pay, but base pay should be based on more objective factors.

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Antonio

11 days 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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Kanisha

25 days ago

C seems like the answer. Managers can use the review to adjust salaries based on the budget, which is a bit concerning.

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Buffy

26 days ago

I think option D is the correct answer. The performance review provides a way for managers to align pay with employee performance.

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Latanya

7 days ago

I agree, the performance review helps managers make fair decisions about pay based on employee performance.

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Hannah

15 days 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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Roy

30 days ago

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

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