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Why are lump-sum increases generally used?
Suggested Answer: A
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18 comments · newest first
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Nicolette
11 months ago
Wait, are lump-sum increases really that common? I had no idea!
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Stanford
11 months ago
D seems a bit off, lump-sum increases are usually for pay, right?
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Marleen
11 months ago
C is a good point, but I’m not sure it’s the primary reason.
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Robt
12 months ago
I think B makes more sense for employee morale!
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Adelina
12 months ago
A is definitely the main reason. Keeps costs predictable.
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Novella
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused; I thought lump-sum increases were more about compensating for missing benefits rather than just controlling costs.
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Justa
1 year ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about incentive plans. I think lump-sum increases might relate to rewarding employees somehow.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
I remember studying that they can help elevate employees below the midpoint, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Meghann
1 year ago
I think lump-sum increases are mainly used to control costs, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main reason.
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Elly
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. Lump-sum increases are used to control fixed costs from base pay adjustments, not to reward short-term incentives or make up for missing benefits. Option A seems like the best answer.
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Yuette
1 year ago
Lump-sum increases are used to control annual fixed costs from base pay adjustments, right? That's what option A says, and it makes sense to me.
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Herman
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key reasons for using lump-sum increases. I'll review the options carefully.
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Glenna
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Is it to elevate employees below the midpoint, or to reward short-term incentives? I'll have to think through the differences between those options.
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Murray
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one. The question is asking about what can be capitalized, but there are a few different cost categories listed. I'll need to think through the accounting rules for each type of cost to determine the correct amount.
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Graciela
1 year ago
Wait, is this trying to trick us? I'm not 100% sure. Need to read carefully and think about potential nuances in the definition.
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Kristeen
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different IT resources and what qualifies as a "multi-device broker".
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Polly
1 year ago
Risk models and frameworks sound important too, but I can't recall if they directly relate to this specific assessment. Risk assessment was covered a lot, though.
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Dudley
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The /o switch is the one that copies file ownerships and permissions. Time to mark that down.