In which of the following variable-pay programs is the pay level ...

[Mimi]

In which of the following variable-pay programs is the pay level based on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do?
 
  A) bonuses
  B) piece-rate pay
  C) skill-based pay
  D) gainsharing
  E) merit-based pay

Question 2

The communication used by managers to offer feedback about performance is ________ communication.
 
  A) downward
  B) lateral
  C) informal
  D) directional
  E) grapevine

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Skill-based pay is a pay plan that sets pay levels on the basis of how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Communication that flows from one level of a group or organization to a lower level is downward communication. It's used by group leaders and managers communicating with employees to assign goals, provide job instructions, explain policies, and offer feedback about performance.