Exam SPHR topic 3 question 52 discussion

Actual exam question from HRCI's SPHR

Question #: 52
Topic #: 3

Your organization will be using the point factor technique in their evaluations of job performance. You need to communicate what the point factor technique accomplishes as you're the HR Professional for your organization. Which one of the following best describes the point factor technique?

A. Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the factors are weighted on importance to the employee.
B. Performance factors are identified by the employee and then performance levels within the factors are weighted based on importance to the organization.
C. Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the factors are documented. The different factors and levels are weighted based on importance to the organization.
D. Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the factors are documented.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Answer option C is correct.
The point factor technique identifies point of performance based on importance to the organization. Within each point, levels of performance are created. Both levels and points are then weighted based on most important to least important, to determine overall performance of each employee.
Answer options B, D, and A are incorrect. These are not valid definitions of the point factor technique.
Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Compensation

by pekata at April 5, 2025, 7:59 p.m.

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