HRCI Exam PHR Topic 10 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 10

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Your organization will be using the factor comparison technique in their evaluations of job performance. You need to communicate what the factor comparison technique accomplishes as you're the HR Professional for your organization. Which of the following best describes the factor comparison technique?

AFactor comparison is an evaluation technique that involves the ranking of each compensable factor of each job.

BFactor comparison is an evaluation technique that involves the ranking of each compensable factor of each job. A monetary value is assigned for each factor to determine its worth. Based on performance, historical information, and value this approach determines the importance and value of each job.

CFactor comparison is an evaluation technique that involves the ranking of each compensable factor of each job. A monetary value is assigned for each factor to determine its worth. Based on performance, historical information, and value this approach determines a bonus structure for each job.

DFactor comparison is an evaluation technique that involves the ranking of each compensable factor of each job. A monetary value is assigned for each factor to determine its worth. Based on performance, historical information, and value this approach determines a pay rate for each job.

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Suggested Answer: B

Planning is the foundation for a manager to establish the goals of the organization. Answer option C is incorrect. The organization's mission statement communicates the direction, intent, and purpose of the organization. Answer option D is incorrect. Planning is to provide groundwork for the managers to achieve their goals, but for the organization to achieve its goals. Answer option A is incorrect. Planning, in project management, does provide direction to the project team to reach their goals, but in this context it's planning for the organization, not a project.

by Troy at Sep 18, 2024, 08:13 PM

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Salome

13 days ago

Factor comparison technique? Sounds like a fancy way to play 'pin the tail on the job description'! But hey, at least it's not as confusing as trying to figure out the company's dress code policy.

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Margery

16 days ago

Ranking compensable factors, assigning monetary values, and determining job worth? Sounds like a job evaluation technique straight out of the HR textbook. I'm feeling pretty confident that option B is the correct answer here.

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Lizbeth

18 days ago

A bonus structure, you say? Well, that's one way to spice up the factor comparison technique. But I'm not sure that's the primary purpose here. I'd go with option D to keep it simple and focus on determining the pay rate.

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Roslyn

25 days ago

Hmm, this seems to be a systematic way to determine the value of each job. I like how it takes into account performance, history, and the worth of each factor. Looks like option B is the way to go here.

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Marisha

1 days ago

It's a thorough method that takes into consideration different aspects of job value.

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Tamar

13 days ago

Yes, it considers various factors to determine the worth of each job.

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Kasandra

18 days ago

I agree, option B seems to be the most comprehensive approach.

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2 months ago

I think the factor comparison technique is about ranking compensable factors of each job.

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