Worldatwork Exam GR1 Topic 1 Question 98 Discussion

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Question #: 98
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What guides the design of all total rewards programs?

AThe human resources strategy

BThe business strategy

CThe business vision

DThe total rewards strategy

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Allene

2 months ago

D) The total rewards strategy, for sure. Although I'm wondering if the 'total' part includes the free coffee in the breakroom. That would be a nice perk!

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Sage

2 months ago

That's true, but the total rewards strategy specifically focuses on compensation and benefits.

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Magdalene

2 months ago

B) The business strategy, hands down. That's the foundation for everything, including my paycheck. Where else would they get the idea for a rewards program?

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Arlette

2 months ago

But doesn't the human resources strategy guide all HR-related decisions?

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Alyce

2 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'm leaning towards B) The business strategy. The rewards program needs to support the overall business plan, right?

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Billye

27 days ago

Yes, it's important for total rewards programs to support the overall business goals.

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Hubert

28 days ago

I agree, the rewards program should align with the business strategy.

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Sage

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) The total rewards strategy.

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Arlette

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) The human resources strategy.

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Floyd

2 months ago

I think it's a combination of both A) The human resources strategy and D) The total rewards strategy.

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Helga

2 months ago

But doesn't the human resources strategy guide all HR-related programs?

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Taryn

2 months ago

I'm going with C) The business vision. Isn't that what sets the direction for the entire organization, including the rewards program?

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Mabelle

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) The total rewards strategy.

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Deonna

2 months ago

D) The total rewards strategy makes the most sense to me. I mean, why would you design a rewards program without a clear strategy in mind?

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Alica

24 days ago

C) The business vision can also provide valuable insights for designing effective rewards programs.

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Rachael

26 days ago

D) The total rewards strategy is crucial for ensuring alignment with overall goals and objectives.

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Nikita

28 days ago

B) The business strategy should definitely play a role in shaping the rewards program.

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Vicente

1 months ago

A) The human resources strategy is also important to consider when designing total rewards programs.

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Leonor

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking it might be D) The total rewards strategy. Isn't that what guides the design of the whole program?

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Reid

1 months ago

Yes, you're correct. The total rewards strategy is the main guiding factor in designing total rewards programs.

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Gianna

1 months ago

I think you're right, D) The total rewards strategy is what guides the design of all total rewards programs.

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Kallie

1 months ago

D) The total rewards strategy

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Alaine

1 months ago

C) The business vision

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Antonio

1 months ago

B) The business strategy

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Deja

2 months ago

A) The human resources strategy

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Helga

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) The human resources strategy.

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Andrew

3 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) The business strategy. A total rewards program should be aligned with the overall business goals and objectives.

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Phung

2 months ago

Yes, the business strategy is crucial in determining the structure of total rewards programs.

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Luis

2 months ago

I think it's important for total rewards programs to be in line with the business goals.

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Ming

2 months ago

I agree, the business strategy should guide the design of total rewards programs.

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