GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main objective of job evaluation?
A
It is not compulsory
B
To define satisfactory wage and salary differentials
C
Job is rated before the employee is appointed to occupy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Management’s method to achieve equity in pay is job evaluation. It is the cornerstone of formal wage and salary programme. The central purpose of job evaluation is to determine the relative worth of jobs of an enterprise. It thereby helps in establishing fair pay differentials among jobs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Job Evaluation involves determination of relative worth of each job for the purpose of establishing wage and salary differentials. Relative worth is determined mainly on the basis of Job Description and Job Specification only. Job Evaluation helps to determine wages and salary grades for all jobs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The important objectives of a job evaluation programme Establishment of sound wage differentials between jobs is maintenance of a consistent wage policy and installation of an effective means of wage control.

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