WGU C236 HRM 3600 Compensation & Benefits FA PRE-TEST GUIDE 2026/2027

WGU C236 HRM 3600 Compensation & Benefits FA PRE-TEST GUIDE 2026/2027

1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary objective of a total rewards
strategy?
 a) Employee satisfaction
 b) Cost reduction
 c) Strategic alignment
 d) Compliance with laws
 Correct Answer: c) Strategic alignment
 Rationale: A total rewards strategy is designed to align a
company's business goals with the rewards offered to employees,
ensuring that the compensation and benefits support the overall
business strategy.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The __________ model is a framework for
designing compensation systems that align employee performance
with company goals.
 Correct Answer: Pay-for-Performance
 Rationale: The Pay-for-Performance model incentivizes
employees to perform at their best by aligning their rewards with
their performance outcomes.
3. True/False: Equity theory suggests that employees are motivated
solely by the absolute amount of their compensation.
 Correct Answer: False