Worldatwork Exam CECP Topic 1 Question 39 Discussion

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Question #: 39
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on how aggressive a stance (high vs. low) an organization will take in terms of where it positions itself against the market with its compensation strategy?

AThe industry it operates in

BThe bottom line

CThe organizational headcount

DThe risk tolerance of compensation leaders

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by Mireya at Mar 29, 2023, 04:03 AM

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Stephane

2 months ago

I guess the answer is 'D) The risk tolerance of compensation leaders', because you know what they say - the bolder the pay, the bigger the sway!

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Laurene

20 days ago

I see your point, but I still think it's B) The bottom line. Ultimately, it comes down to financial considerations.

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Casie

1 months ago

I agree, but I believe it's D) The risk tolerance of compensation leaders. They ultimately make the decisions.

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Denae

1 months ago

I think it's A) The industry it operates in. Different industries have different norms for compensation.

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Shanda

2 months ago

Organizational headcount? That's just plain silly. How does the number of employees impact the aggressiveness of the compensation strategy?

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Toshia

2 months ago

The bottom line? Really? That's a bit too simplistic. Compensation is about more than just the financials.

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Valentin

3 days ago

The bottom line is important, but it's not the only factor to consider.

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Werner

8 days ago

D) The risk tolerance of compensation leaders

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Precious

2 months ago

A) The industry it operates in

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Mattie

2 months ago

I think the risk tolerance of compensation leaders is the key here. They need to have the guts to take an aggressive stance and really go for it.

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Jamal

2 months ago

The industry it operates in is definitely the most important factor. The compensation strategy needs to align with the norms and expectations of the specific market.

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Linwood

1 months ago

I think the risk tolerance of compensation leaders is also crucial in deciding how aggressive the organization will be with its compensation strategy.

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