Discuss Worldatwork GR1 Exam Topic 3 Question 11

Which of the following is a true statement about using recognition plans to drive business results?

AImplementing a recognition plan in lieu of a competitive base pay plan will motivate employees to work harder.

BProvides managers a rationale for requesting an increase in departmental recognition budgets.

CThe behaviors organizations are seeking depends on what types of employees are hired.

DEmployee basic salary needs must be met before they will begin to appreciate recognition awards.

Suggested Answer: D

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14 comments · newest first

Chantell 12 months ago

C is interesting. Employee types definitely influence what motivates them.

Vesta 12 months ago

Wait, can recognition really replace good pay? Sounds off to me.

Deandrea 1 year ago

A is a bit misleading. Not everyone is motivated by recognition alone.

Selma 1 year ago

Totally agree with D! Recognition means nothing without a fair wage.

Kara 1 year ago

I think D makes the most sense. Salary first!

Felice 1 year ago

I wonder if option B is correct since managers often need justification for budget increases, but I’m not entirely confident about that.

Latia 1 year ago

I feel like we had a practice question about the importance of recognition in motivating employees, but I can't recall the exact details.

Brandee 1 year ago

I think option D makes sense because if people are worried about their basic needs, they might not care about recognition awards.

Cristy 1 year ago

I remember discussing how recognition plans can sometimes be more effective than just salary increases, but I'm not sure if that's true for all employees.

Leatha 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the options. Active IQ Unified Manager is another on-premises tool, but I'm not sure if it has the custom reporting capabilities that the question is asking for. I'll need to review the features of each tool more closely to make a confident decision.

Lashaunda 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The options don't seem to clearly describe the program being asked about. I'm going to have to think this through carefully and maybe even make an educated guess, since I'm not sure I know the right answer off the top of my head.

Louvenia 1 year ago

The image shows a lot of information, but I don't see the specific number of email agents listed. I'll have to make an educated guess.

Jolene 1 year ago

This looks like a classic risk calculation problem. Just need to methodically work through each probability percentage.

Alex 1 year ago

Okay, let me see if I can break this down step-by-step to figure it out.

Worldatwork GR1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 11 Discussion