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Question 1

What happens to the marginal cost if revenue accelerates slower than variable costs but fixed costs remain the same?

A. It increases at the same rate as variable costs. B. It becomes increasingly higher as revenues increase. C. It decreases because variable costs are increasing. D. It remains the same.

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

What best describes an effective approach for balancing multiple priorities and perspectives regarding compensation?

A. Giving priority to perspectives based on the job or influence level of the stakeholders B. Representing your view with data and relating it to business results C. Being firm and uncompromising in your decision-making D. Finding a compromise that may not appease all stakeholders but does not give any one group or person everything they are seeking

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the most likely perspectives of different groups in the organization that compensation professionals must be aware of?

A. Operating departments view compensation as it applies to them, HR must balance available resources to attract, retain and motivate employees and Finance knows the value of a motivated workforce and will provide the budget necessary to achieve it. B. Investors want to maximize gains and want to see compensation tightly controlled and Legal needs to ensure that compensation plans do not attract undue scrutiny. C. Investors and Finance want to see money spent wisely. Legal must ensure compliance, and HR and operating departments want to see their needs taken into account to attract, retain and motivate a high quality workforce. D. Operating departments and HR understand the company must live within its means and Finance cannot allocate funds to a budget if it is likely that profitability will be adversely affected.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

What statement is most accurate regarding compensation communications with employees at varying levels?

A. They tend to be fairly consistent because the elements of pay may differ, but the concerns are universal. B. They usually require more detail for senior employees regarding plan details and performance and the needs from one employee group to another can vary greatly. C. They should be kept to a minimum for employees at all levels to maximize efficiency and efforts can be focused only on those who have questions. D. They generally require a greater degree of detail for lower level employees who have less of an understanding of pay plan design.

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

What most accurately describes a reason why organizations use financial reports?

A. To differentiate company financial data from industry competitors to prevent loss of proprietary information B. To provide subjective information to key constituents that reflects the company's performance in the most favorable manner depending on stakeholder priorities C. To create a historical record of financial performance and identify trends that may justify changes in strategy D. To promote consistency of communication regarding company performance and value

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

What is the top line or starting point of an organization's income?

A. Net income B. Operating profit C. Gross profit D. Revenue

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

What question is answered by the organization's mission statement?

A. Why are we in business? B. How will we achieve our objectives? C. What direction will we take? D. How do we work?

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

What is the most common term for the broad framework of principles and approaches that guide day-to-day decisions affecting the business, including how it positions itself in the market?

A. The business plan B. The competitive strategy C. The corporate objective D. The mission statement

Correct Answer: B

WorldatWork Business Acumen for Compensation Professional - C8 Exam Practice Test