Worldatwork Exam c8 Topic 1 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's c8 exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 1

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You have been asked to develop a short-term incentive plan that motivates employees in business units to increase productivity. Your team has designed a plan that rewards managers and employees quarterly based on achievement against target on measures that should generate productivity increases that will self-fund the plan. When presenting the plan to senior management, what would be the best strategy to receive approval?

ADemonstrate how it is aligned to the rewards philosophy, principles and organizational business strategy

BProvide details on the plan design and measures and how they will be administered to employees at different levels

CMake the case that a self-funded plan poses no risk to the organization while creating the potential for significant gains

DIdentify in advance the priorities of the various stakeholders and design your presentation to address any objections or perceptions they may have

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by Yoko at Apr 24, 2023, 10:42 AM

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Freeman

3 days ago

Aligning the plan to the company's rewards philosophy and strategy is a smart move. It shows you've thought this through and it's not just a quick fix.

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Gerri

9 days ago

Yes, and we should also address any objections from stakeholders in our presentation.

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Marget

13 days ago

I agree with Lynsey. It's important to show senior management the strategic alignment.

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Leonora

15 days ago

This plan looks like a great way to boost productivity, but I'm worried about the potential for gaming the system. What if managers start cutting corners to hit their targets?

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Carole

2 days ago

A) Demonstrate how it is aligned to the rewards philosophy, principles and organizational business strategy

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Lynsey

23 days ago

I think we should demonstrate how it aligns with the rewards philosophy and business strategy.

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