SCDL – Compensation Management PGDBA (HR) IV Semester

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SCDL – Compensation Management
PGDBA (HR) IV Semester
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Multiple Answer
Question
Extent of employees turnover depends upon :Correct Answer
Physical conditions within organisation , Type of industry , Male to female ratio
True/False
Question
Performance standards & norms for incentive payments should be set up high for better
results.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
E.S.I. Act aims at providing for certain cash benefits to employees in case of :Correct Answer
Sickness , Maternity , Medical
True/False
Question
Employer's contribution to Superannuation Fund is taxable.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Forces that favour regional differences are :Correct Answer
Low mobility , Lower skilled job , Sources of income
True/False
Question
The goals and ideals of a traditional Indian family were spiritual and religious.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In graduated time rates system, if basic salary is Rs.2000 and dearness allowance is 150%
then total remuneration will be :Correct Answer
Rs.5000/Match The Following
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Question
Correct Answer
Top managers
Non-financial benefits
Workers
Piece-rate
Salesmen
Commission
Managers
Bonus
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Select The Blank
Question
The scanlon plan of profit sharing gives utmost importance to ________.
Correct Answer
Employee participation
True/False
Question
If workers do not understand relationship between performance and rewards, incentive
plans cannot motivate workers.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Financial &/or quantitative statement prepared & approved prior to period of time is
called :Correct Answer
Budget
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Group incentive plans may not become successful due to :Correct Answer
Unevenness of performance of different members of groups , Ill-feeling among
group members , No recognition for individual performance
True/False
Question
Bonus is component of deductions.
Correct Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The ________ criterion is usually regarded as an automatic minimum equity pay
criterion.
Correct Answer
Cost of living pay
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Wages of security men in a production unit comes under :Correct Answer
Indirect labour
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major features of production are :Correct Answer
Labour , Land , Capital
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True/False
Question
The Scanlon plan of profit sharing is more effective where no of participants is more
than 1000.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Incentive plans fail due to :Correct Answer
Lack of required tools / training , Unfair standards , Fear of rate cut
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Objectives laid down by I.L.O. are :Correct Answer
Abolish malpractices , Abuse in wage payment , Promote Trade Union
Select The Blank
Question
Persons interested in enhancing their reputations and receiving recognition may
respond to ________.
Correct Answer
Verbal praise
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Profit sharing, as an incentive plan, realizes these advantages :Correct Answer
Higher profits , Increased efficiency , Climate for better employee relations
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Characteristic of a good compensation system is :Correct Answer
Higher the efficiency of worker, higher is compensation.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The institutions of marriage and family are also to be found in every :Correct Answer
Society
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Hospitality industries includes :Correct Answer
Hotels
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
To make Scanlon plan successful, there should be :Correct Answer
Stable product lines and costs , Strong commitment to plan , Healthy labour
relations
Select The Blank
Question
For higher management, ________ are influenced by the size of a company, specific
industry and the process of decision making.
Correct Answer
Salaries
True/False
Question
Indirect labour cost forms a part of overheads.
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Correct Answer
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True
True/False
Question
Salary is still the only or chief motivator for IT employees.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Perquisites taxable in all cases include :Correct Answer
Value of rent free accommodation provided by employer to his employee
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
A good incentive scheme should have :Correct Answer
Elasticity , Parity , Less operational costs
Select The Blank
Question
In Taylor differential piece rate system, high piece rate is applicable if ________.
Correct Answer
Output is above standard
Select The Blank
Question
Leave pay of current year is treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Direct Expenses
Select The Blank
Question
Cost of time spent on conducting interviews & selecting a candidate for ________ is
called Replacement cost.
Correct Answer
Replacement
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
One worker is working under piece rate & time rate combination system of
compensation. He has worked in a week of 06 days consisting of 48 hours. His hourly rate is Rs.2/- per
piece. His output for the week is 40 units. What will be his earning ?
Correct Answer
Rs.96/Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Wage differentials are of following factors :Correct Answer
Difference in labour efficiency , Social esteem , Occupation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Monetary incentives imply :Correct Answer
External motivation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Documents useful for the purpose of wage analysis are :Correct Answer
Wage sheets , Payroll , Accounting registers
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Variance analysis is done in case of :Correct Answer
Standard costing
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Question
If classification system is used, the jobs are already categorized into grade or :Correct Answer
Class
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Question
Inter-firm differentials reflect ________ wage levels of workers.
Correct Answer
Relative
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Wage Policy is of great concern to :Correct Answer
Labour Management & Govt.
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Question
________ of payment recognizes that individuals are concerned about the money paid to
them and also the relationship of this amount to what others are paid.
Correct Answer
Equity approach
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Institutions of marriages & family
Society
Past Marriages
Permanent
True/False
Question
Incentive payments should be made at the end of fiscal year.
Correct Answer
False
True/False
Question
Most companies as against earlier visible cost don't use the "Total Cost To The
Company".
Correct Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
During the research it was found that in certain cities prevailing wage rate are
________where as organizational ability to pay is more.
Correct Answer
Very low
Select The Blank
Question
In the history of Indian IT industry, the year 2001-2002 will be remembered as ________.
Correct Answer
Year of lay-offs
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Question In effective incentive plan, standards on which plan is based should be :Correct Answer Fair , Reasonable , Specific
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Cost accounting Dept.
Accumulation & classification all cost data
Personnel Dept.
Selection & training of employees.
Payroll Dept.
Maintain record of wage rate of each employee.
Engineering Dept.
Preparation of time & motion studies
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Gate time keeping helps for :Correct Answer Payroll preparations.
True/False
Question Incentive schemes should be installed right from beginning of production.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In industrialization there is not always mass production.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank
Question Cost of employee welfare activities comes under ________ cost.
Correct Answer Preventive
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Components of deductions in salary are :Correct Answer E.S.I. , Housing loan installment.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question As industrialization taking place, the family values have :Correct Answer Changed
True/False
Question Compensation policy does not need criteria for promotions.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Differential piece rate system is suitable where :Correct Answer Fixed costs are higher in proportion to veriable cost , It is possible to count
production accurately , There are standardised methods of production
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Control of labour cost is essential in every organisation to :Correct Answer Determine indirect labour cost.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In India, Group incentive plans face problems like :Correct Answer Numerous slabs in rate structure , High norms of standard work , Illiterate
workforce
True/False
Question If the employee receives conveyance allowance, or, he is provided with a vehicle by
employer, he is not eligible to get 'Standard deduction' from his salary.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Carpenters engaged in cutting of wood in a furniture making shop is an example of :Correct Answer Direct labour
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Employees cost to the company includes :Correct Answer Basic wages , Incentives
Select The Blank
Question
Process of readjustment inevitable calls for changes in the ________ system and its
practice.
Correct Answer Human Resource
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Idle time due to tea breaks
Direct costs
Basic Salary
Gross Earning
Professional Tax
Deductions
Overtime due to general pressure of work
Indirect costs.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Level II in junior managers comprises of :Correct Answer Engineers , Officers , Senior Engineers
Select The Blank
Question Gross Earnings - Deductions equals ________.
Correct Answer Net Earnings
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When the cost of living increases, workmen and trade unions demanded to :Correct Answer Increase the wage
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It was commonly believed by Hindus that marriage was :Correct Answer Necessary
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the employment is merely incidental to the exercise of a profession, the gains from such
employment would be :Correct Answer Professional earnings
Select The Blank
Question Factors not related to money can also serve as ________.
Correct Answer Attention seekers
Select The Blank
Question Wage differentials have been classified into ________ categories.
Correct Answer 3
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Source documents for preparations of wages are :Correct Answer Daily time sheet , Weekly time sheet. , Attendance register.
Select The Blank
Question ________ is necessary to calculate Dearness Allowance in Payroll process.
Correct Answer Cost of Living Index
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In profit-sharing plan, the proportion of profits to be distributed among the employees is
determined :Correct Answer In advance
True/False
Question If the car is used for office duty, only the value of the use of motor car is taken as 'NIL'.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Long-term wage Incentive plans are useful, where :Correct Answer Jobs are inter-related
Select The Blank
Question Today there is strong competition for acquiring as much ________ as possible.
Correct Answer Wealth
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True/False
Question Accumulated leave pay is treated as Indirect expenses.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question House rent allowance paid to a employee residing in his own house is not exempt from tax.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Cost accounting department analyze payroll for the purpose of revealing :Correct Answer Normal and abnormal idle time , Direct & indirect labour , Variance from budgeted
costs
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The approach of managerial / executive staff towards the perquisites has changed since last
Correct Answer 10 years , 9 years , 8 years
Select The Blank
Question A person would readily respond to opportunities related to jobs if he has strong need for
________.
Correct Answer Affiliation
True/False
Question Halsey Premium plan is a combination of the day wage & piece wage in modified form.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Production planning includes :Correct Answer Product engineering.
True/False
Question
The management must concentrate on creating proper industrial relations climate before
introducing incentive schemes.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Time booking on job helps for :Correct Answer
Estimating labour cost.
Select The Blank
Question
________ is the unique code allotted to each & every employee in the organization.
Correct Answer
Employee No.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Monetary incentive plans result in :-
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Greater output per man-hour , Lower unit cost , Higher wages
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
First to lay down the guidelines for fixation of Minimum Wages was :Correct Answer
Indian Labour Conference
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
At germination stage, to attract and retain talent, dotcom companies offer :
Correct Answer
Stock option
Select The Blank
Question
Payment is done on the basis of units of output, incase of ________ workers.
Correct Answer
Piece
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In Payroll process, Cost of Living Index provides the basis for calculating :Correct Answer
D.A.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are causes of idle time of labour pertaining to production,
Correct Answer
Failure of electricity. , Seasonal nature of demand. , Breakdown of machinery
True/False
Question
Usually multinational companies ay higher than small scale industry.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When a dotcom company starts earning profits, promoters are focused on the launch of:Correct Answer
IPO
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Salient features of profit-sharing are :Correct Answer
Agreement is voluntary , Payment may be in cash / stock of future credits ,
Computation on the basis of some agreed formula
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Any imbalance in input-output relation in any incentive payment scheme can result in :Correct Answer
Tension , Lower productivity , More absenteeism
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
A worker produces 50 units a week of 06 days and piece rate is Rs.2/- per piece. Then his
earning will be :Correct Answer
Rs.100/Select The Blank
Question
________ are also aid to executives a certain percentage of the profits.
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Bonuses
True/False
Question
Education expenses on employee's family members paid or reimbursed by the employer
are not taxable.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In post IPO stage, dotcom company gives its employees :Correct Answer
Balanced total reward package
Select The Blank
Question
Payment to out workers is done on ________ basis.
Correct Answer
Monthly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are causes of idle time of labour pertaining to administration :Correct Answer
Poor management , Management policy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In recent times, in addition to stock options, employees of dotcom companies are
demanding :Correct Answer
Cash bonus
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Elements of good Wage Plan
Two
Remuneration
Employees
Wage Differentials
Three categories
Mathematical tables
Calculations
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Apart from salaries, IT employees are giving importance to :Correct Answer
Company image , Job content , Job security
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Article 43 reads: State shall endeavour to secure by suitable legislation to all :Correct Answer
Agricultural workers , Industrial , Working in a living wage
True/False
Question
The cost of time lost in setting a machine is treated as indirect cost.
Correct Answer
False
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The contemporary practice for enhancing organizational growth involves focuses on
internal and external factors such as :Correct Answer
Customer needs , Market trends , Costs
Select The Blank
Question
Wage differentials have a great ________ and social significance.
Correct Answer
Economic
Select The Blank
Question
________ is a source document for preparation of wage sheet.
Correct Answer
Attendance Register
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In addition to the result of job analysis and wage survey several other variables have to
be given due consideration in establishing :Correct Answer
Wage structure
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Individuals from various level of the organisation have different :Correct Answer
Life Style
Select The Blank
Question
________ are assured of a stable amount of money.
Correct Answer
Employees
Select The Blank
Question
________ provides benefits at the time of retirement/ death / following disability of
worker.
Correct Answer
Deferred plan
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Demand for a particular skill is high and supply is low, compensation given is:Correct Answer
High
Select The Blank
Question
Employee's State Insurance Act, ________ is a pioneering measure in the field of social
insurance of our country.
Correct Answer
1948
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Bonus, as the incentive to managers is determined :Correct Answer
By formula , By discretion used in allocation of bonus
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In developmental phase, the dotcom companies concentrate on :Correct Answer
Building brand
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the forms of the cost of replacement :Correct Answer
Cost of advertisement for recruitment , Cost of conducting interviews , Cost of
interruption in production
True/False
Question
Any other amenity or service excluded from the computation of wages by a general or
special order of appropriate Govt.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Minimum wages are not to be fixed in an industry which employs less then how many
employees in the entire state?
Correct Answer
1000
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Remuneration paid for the service of the labour in production is :Correct Answer
Wage
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Profit sharing plans can be on :Correct Answer
Industry basis , Locality basis , Unit basis
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Question
Provident Funds can be of the following types :Correct Answer
Statutory Provident Fund , Recognised Provident Fund , Public Provident Fund
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Following is not a function of personnel department :Correct Answer
Time keeping.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Dotcom companies were founded to go beyond :Correct Answer
Physical business
True/False
Question
If an employee pays fees for attending some management course, the fees can be
allowed for deduction from salary income.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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To enable employees to participate in profit sharing, employees should have :Correct Answer
Worked for certain no. of years in company
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True/False
Question
The payment of profit sharing plan is of uncertain nature because of uncertainty of
profits to the company.
Correct Answer
True
True/False
Question
If the car is used for office duty, only the value of the use of motor car is taken as 'NIL'.
Correct Answer
True
True/False
Question
Monitory payment often act as motivators and satisfiers interdependently of other job
factors.
Correct Answer
True
True/False
Question
If the employee receives conveyance allowance, or, he is provided with a vehicle by
employer, he is not eligible to get 'Standard deduction' from his salary.
Correct Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Better production planning & control is facilitated through :Correct Answer
Job cards.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Time spent by same worker on various jobs is recorded on daily basis in :Correct Answer
Daily time sheet.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Broad groups may be illustrated within manufacturing as :Correct Answer
Managerial , Clerical , Factory
Select The Blank
Question
Overtime payment given to the worker due to inefficiency of other department is
charged to ________.
Correct Answer
Responsible Department
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are unavoidable causes of employees turnover :Correct Answer
Retirement , Marriage
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
More executives are compensated for various expenses incurred by, for taxation takes
away a major portion of their salary, like :Correct Answer
Medical care , Tax problem , Books
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True/False
Question
Direct labour costs are included in cost of production of each unit.
Correct Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Organization's ability to pay, determines ________.
Correct Answer
Wage level
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In dotcom companies, there is :Correct Answer
Direct interaction with customers and client organizations , Reduction of capital
cost , Huge no of employees
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Jobs are graded according to the relative skill :Correct Answer
Effort , Responsibility , Calculations
Select The Blank
Question
Overtime payment given to the worker for completing work before scheduled date art
the instruction of buyer is treated as ________ cost
Correct Answer
Direct
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Effectiveness of incentive system is ascertained with the help of :Correct Answer
Efficiency report.
Select The Blank
Question
Packing articles in plastic bags is an example of ________ system.
Correct Answer
Piece rate system
True/False
Question
In piece rate & time rate combination system, the workers may feel over secured and do
not try hard to increase production.
Correct Answer
True
True/False
Question
Gradewise flat allowances are also being considered generally except where tax
exemption benefit are still available.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Disadvantage of maintaining hand written register for attendance is :Correct Answer
Depends upon honesty.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Co-partnership system tries to :-
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Eliminate friction between capital and labour
True/False
Question
In engineering and chemical industries, mostly we find group system of incentives.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Documents used for wage analysis are :Correct Answer
Job cards , Wage sheets
True/False
Question
Within the factory group promotion is important.
Correct Answer
False
True/False
Question
Direct labour cost varies in proportion to output of production.
Correct Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
________ generated out of payroll system shows amounts of debits and credits.
Correct Answer
Journal entry
True/False
Question
Wage & salary are also subject to a variety of legislation & in this context, compliance
with existing legislative measure is very important.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are economic causes of idle time of labour :Correct Answer
Trade cycles. , Non availability of working capital.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Job analysis describes :Correct Answer
Duties , Responsibilities , Working conditions
Select The Blank
Question
Piece workers come under ________ class of workers.
Correct Answer
Semi – skilled
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Human Relations
Human attitudes
Person working in MNC's
Lavish life-style
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Marriage age of metropolitan boys & girls
25 to 35
Individuals
Life-style
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Time spent by different workers on same job is recorded in :Correct Answer
Job card.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Group incentive plans are best suited for :Correct Answer
Small work groups
True/False
Question
Incentive schemes sometimes lead to jealousies and misunderstanding among the
workers.
Correct Answer
True
True/False
Question
Indirect labour cost are distributed on a basis of suitable proportion.
Correct Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Overtime payment given to the worker due to general pressure of work is treated as
________ cost.
Correct Answer
Indirect
Select The Blank
Question
Wages have at least ________ connotations from stand points of employers and
employees.
Correct Answer
2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Following is a method of attendance time recording method :Correct Answer
Time recording clock.
True/False
Question
Group incentive system is more widely prevalent in the Indian industry than the system
of individual incentive.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Prevailing market rate is also known as :Correct Answer
Comparable wage
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Travel & Tourism agencies is an example of :-
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Hospitality industries
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major components of compensation :Correct Answer
Salary , Basic salary , Consolidated salary
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The objective of evaluation & analysis of labour cost is :Correct Answer To control direct labour cost for increasing efficiency of worker.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In profit-sharing plan, employees :Correct Answer Work more diligently ,Try to achieve higher profits ,Fulfill entirely their
responsibilities
Select The Blank
Question
________ cost do not vary much in proportion to output or volume of production.
Correct Answer Direct
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In following circumstances of overtimes, the cost is treated indirect costs :Correct Answer
General pressure of work ,Inefficiency ,Uncontrollable reasons
Select The Blank
Question When cost of running a machine for one hour is relatively higher than the hourly wage
rate, then ________ system of compensation is suitable.
Correct Answer Gantt task plan
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are used to compensate major executives?
Correct Answer Straight salaries , Bonuses , Profit sharing
True/False
Question Time booking helps to ascertain direct and indirect labour costs.
Correct Answer True
Select The Blank
Question From economic and ________ point of view woman was subject to man.
Correct Answer Social
Select The Blank
Question ________ is financial / quantitative statement prepared & approved prior to a
period of time.
Correct Answer Budget
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Question Due to the paucity of relevant data on wage differentials, it is possible to analyze in India :Correct Answer Wage structure , Pay structure , Salary structure
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Through payroll system, Recovery statements like these can be generated :Correct Answer Recovery of ESI , Deductions of Profession Tax , LIC Premium recovered
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In piece rate and time rate combination system, if piece rate earning constantly fall below
minimum guaranteed payment, labour cost :Correct Answer Increases
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Post IPO stage of dotcoms
More balanced total reward package
Ideation stage of dotcoms
Low cash compensation
Developmental stage of dotcoms
First real revenue flows
IPO stage of dotcoms
Compensation at market level
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In marginal costing costs are classified as:Correct Answer Fixed & Variable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Employees Compensation System is vital for :Correct Answer Motivation
True/False
Question Equal remuneration Act, 1976 discriminates on the ground of sex against women in the
matter of employment.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank
Question Standards of efficiency should be fixed by taking into consideration ________ worker &
Normal working conditions.
Correct Answer Normal
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Basic compensation systems are :Correct Answer Time rate system , Piece rate system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question Bonus or Commission and Leave travel are common features of :Correct Answer Annual Payment
Select The Blank
Question Executives are compensated for the various ________ incurred by them.
Correct Answer Expenses
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Time rate system at ordinary level is suitable where :Correct Answer Quality of output is of great importance , Quantitative measurement of work is not
possible , Production unit is small
True/False
Question Economic system does result in the concentration of wealth.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank
Question Ratio of number of persons over 4 years of service at present to present total employees is
called ________
Correct Answer Skill dilution index
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Payment of wages Act, 1936 does not include :Correct Answer Sikkim
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Classification System
Class
Ranking System
Ranks
Wage and salary administration
Compensation
Remuneration paid
Wage
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The term salary does not include :Correct Answer Value of free use of motorcar ,DA ,Employer's contribution to Provident Fund
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Salesmen are usually given incentives in the form of sales commission because of :Correct Answer Unsupervised nature of most sales work ,Tradition in the market ,Assumption that
incentives are needed to motivate salesman
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Question Various enactments that are applicable to employees of organization are :Correct Answer Payment of Gratuity Act ,Payment of Bonus Act ,Employee's Provident Fund & Misc.
Provisions Act
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In Payroll process, a Journal entry is treated as Control entry to :Correct Answer Book deductions effected during the month ,Book expenses for the month on account
of payroll ,Make remittances to respective authorities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Rate of crime is very high in :Correct Answer Industrial towns , Industrial cities , Industrial districts
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Aspects which were considered while determining pay ranges are :Correct Answer Maintain adequate difference between supervisors & subordinates ,Attention must
be given to handling upward changes in wage structure ,Regional difference in wages should not be
invariably maintained
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Wage & salary administration refers to the establishment and implementation of sound
policies and practices of employee :Correct Answer Compensation
Select The Blank
Question ________ is that portion of Dearness Allowance which Government declares to be paid for
all purposes.
Correct Answer Dearness Pay
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Some companies are paid on the higher side of the market in order to :Correct Answer Ensure an adequate supply of labour
Select The Blank
Question
________ cost do not vary much in proportion to output or volume of production.
Correct Answer Direct Labour
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Indirect compensation mainly acts as :Correct Answer Maintenance factor
True/False
Question IT jobs still remain the best paying jobs in the country.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question A job is rated to determine :Correct Answer Its value relative to other jobs in organization
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Unskilled worker
Lower compensation
Good compensation system
Avoid exploitation
High demand & Low supply
High compensation
Equal work
Equal pay
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In co-partnership Incentive system, there is division of :Correct Answer Surplus profit
True/False
Question If the rent paid by employee for his accommodation is equal to or more than the value of
rent-free house, the value of the concession in rent is 'NIL'.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Important aspect while determining pay ranges is to make general adjustments in wage
structure according to the :Correct Answer Price index number
Select The Blank
Question In material costing ________ Costs are written at to Marginal profit & loss A/c.
Correct Answer Fixed
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Expenses incurred by business for packing & packaging, advertisement, sales promotion is
called :Correct Answer Overheads
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Demerits of time rate system at ordinary level are :Correct Answer No distinction between efficient and inefficient workers at regards output , Increase
the cost of production in case of low productivity
Select The Blank
Question Life and Medical insurance or reimbursement of medical bills is considered as a part of
________.
Correct Answer Perks
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True/False
Question Many companies have chosen some what shady reimbursement or perquisite in order to
contain the overall cost in the assumption of being non taxable.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Compensation paid to worker should be directly proportional to his :Correct Answer Efficiency , Results , Skills
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the 60's salaries of Bargainable workers increased due to :Correct Answer Success of Union
Select The Blank
Question
There are many methods that an alive ________management can creatively develop for
employees rendered redundant through little forethought.
Correct Answer HRD
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Compensation Policies is an integrated part of :Correct Answer Economic Policies of Country
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In high profit making organisation compensation paid is relatively:Correct Answer Higher
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
David Ricardo
1772 – 1823
Adam Smith
1723 – 1790
Karl Marx
1849 – 1883
Francis A Walker
1840 - 1897
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Emerson efficiency plan
Gradual increase in remuneration based on efficiency
Co-partnership system
Sharing profits undertaking
Taylor's differential piece-rate plan No fear of wage cut
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Merric's multiple piece rate plan
Low piece rate for slow workers and high piece rate for higher production
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Time' incentive plan
Delays in work are frequent
Output' Incentive plan
Units of output are measurable
Commission' to salesmen
Unsupervised nature of job
Bonus to top management
Overall corporate results
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Employees are paid incentives on 'Output' basis if :Correct Answer Units of output can be measured ,Direct relationship between employee efforts and
quantity of output ,Jobs are standardised
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Attendance Register
Input to payroll process
Pay slips
Output of payroll process
Journal entry
Amounts of debit & credit
Wage disbursement
Actual payment of remuneration
True/False
Question Compensation given to an employee on termination or dismissal is considered as Salary
Income.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Following is a labour cost control technique :Correct Answer Production planning
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Scanlon plan of profit sharing aims at :Correct Answer Workers participation , Reduction of cost of operation of increased production ,
Sharing in gains
Select The Blank
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Question After deducting depreciation and initial or development rebate from profit, we arrive at
________.
Correct Answer Surplus profit
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Time rate systems are :Correct Answer Ordinary level , High wage level , Graduated time rates
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the ranking plan is used the grade consists of a specific number of :Correct Answer Ranks
True/False
Question Taylor differential piece rate system is suitable for large scale production.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Provident fund is component of gross earnings.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Y2K era opened the flood gates for :Correct Answer IT. Industries
Select The Blank
Question The wages of workers not present at the time of payment disbursement should be entered
into ________.
Correct Answer Undisbursed wage register
True/False
Question Wage Policy is not of great concern to labour, management and Govt.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The expenditure on medical treatment and stay abroad will be exempt only to the extent
permitted by :Correct Answer Reserve Bank of India
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A job is rated in order to determine its value relative to all the others jobs in organization
which are subject to :Correct Answer Evaluation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In traditional Indian society, marriages were considered to be :Correct Answer Permanent
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Select The Blank
Question In merrick's differential piece rate system, if output percentage is up to ________
percentage of standard, then earning will be at normal piece rate.
Correct Answer 0.83
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Wage Policy in general is :Correct Answer To rise living standard of worker
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Incentive schemes suffer because of :Correct Answer Tendency among workers to sacrifice quality for quantity , Rapid progress in
technology , Disregard for safety regulations by workers
True/False
Question The cost of living pay criterion is usually regarded as an automatic minimum equity pay
criterion
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Profession Tax is deducted as per the enactment by :Correct Answer State Govt.
True/False
Question Taylor differential piece rate system is difficult to understand and implement.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Standard cost is a :Correct Answer Predetermined cost
Select The Blank
Question In Taylor differential piece rate system, high piece rate is applicable if ________.
Correct Answer Output is above standard
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question For adequate and effective internal check on disbursement of wages, these factors are
important :Correct Answer Proper time recording , Proper record of output by workers , Well-defined terms of
remuneration and incentive schemes
Match The Following
Question
Piece Worker
Correct Answer
Payment per unit of output
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Casual Worker
Payment for total work
Out workers
Payment on monthly basis
Normal Worker
Skill comparison in time study
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The wage structure or grade is comprised of jobs of appropriately equal difficulty or
importance as determined by :Correct Answer Job evaluation
True/False
Question Wage and salary administration should be controlled by some proper agency.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Rate of change in the working force of an organisation during a period of time is known as
employee turnover.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The incentive plan designed for the group based on group's performance is called :Correct Answer Long-term wage incentive plan
True/False
Question Contribution to the Provident Funds are made at certain rate or certain percentage of salary
of employee, only by the Employer.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The cost of time lost in strikes is charged to Profit & Loss Account.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Person working in MNC's occupying higher positions devote most of their time for their :Correct Answer Employment & job
True/False
Question The principle of determining minimum wages were evolved by the Govt. and have been
incorporated in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Job evaluation is the output provided by :Correct Answer Job Analysis
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Job cluster is defined as the stable group of :Correct Answer Job Classification
True/False
Question Any contribution to pension, provident fund or a scheme of social security etc. amounts to
wages.
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Employees in the railways are entitled of payment of wages Act, 1936 who are drawing
wages and salaries below :Correct Answer Rs. 1600/- a month
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The characteristics of profit sharing plan are :Correct Answer Profits are payable at long intervals ,Payments to employees are uncertain ,Payment
is regarded sometimes as windfall gain
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Work study department is engaged in activities like determining :Correct Answer Standard procedure
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the point method of job evaluation is used the pay grade consists of jobs falling within
the range of :Correct Answer Points
Questions to be answered: (Please get back to me if you get the correct answers for these)
Select The Blank
Question
Combination plan/ Cash plan/Retirement benefits/ Deferred plan under profit sharing
contributes directly to an employee's immediate economic gain.
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Child Exploitation
Article 39
Wage Policy
Increase economic welfare
Article 43
Emphasizes need for legislation
I. L. O.
To bring appropriate payment systems
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To avoid exploitation of labour
To bring appropriate labour
Choose Any One.
If the point method of job evaluation is used the pay grade consists of jobs falling
within the range of :Areas
Duties
Points
Departments
Choose all that Apply.
In Compensation plans the following are taken into account :Cost of production
Reduction in expenses
Profits made
Losses incurred
Choose all that Apply.
In Compensation plans the following are taken into account :Cost of production
Reduction in expenses
Profits made
Losses incurred
Contribution to the P.F. have to be remitted along with the challan for Account No.:2
21
10
12
The aim of a wage & salary policy is :To recognize the value of each job
Provide stability in earning
Allow individual to reach partial earning potential
Increase employee turnover
Against the past practice of modest gradual increase applicable to all, with only marginal
additional to the
Average/ Some what ok/ Bad/ Good
performer.
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