Worldatwork Exam CECP Topic 2 Question 68 Discussion

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Question #: 68
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is the best definition of variable pay?

ACompensation that is given in the form of perquisites such as a company car, fitness membership, paid training, etc.

BCompensation that is nondiscretionary and does not vary according to performance or results

CCompensation that is contingent on discretion, performance or results

DCompensation that is determined by the organization's pay structure

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Suggested Answer: C

by Shoshana at Sep 18, 2024, 04:09 PM

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Talia

10 months ago

Man, I wish my pay was more variable. Then maybe I could afford a company car like the one in option A! Just kidding, but C is definitely the right answer.

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Yvonne

9 months ago

Variable pay definitely depends on performance or results, so option C is correct.

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Delsie

9 months ago

I think option C makes the most sense for variable pay.

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Lorrine

10 months ago

I agree, option C is the best definition of variable pay.

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Katina

10 months ago

But variable pay is supposed to be contingent on performance, so option C makes more sense.

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Paris

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe option A is the correct definition.

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Katina

11 months ago

I think the best definition of variable pay is option C.

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Lashon

11 months ago

Variable pay is all about incentives, so I agree with C. It's the only option that captures that performance-based aspect.

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Charolette

10 months ago

Yeah, variable pay is all about incentivizing employees to perform well.

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Marget

10 months ago

I agree, variable pay is definitely contingent on performance or results.

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Amie

10 months ago

I think C is the best definition of variable pay.

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Magdalene

11 months ago

I think option C is the best definition of variable pay. It's clearly tied to performance and results, which is the core idea of variable compensation.

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