Under the HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework (Functional Domain: Total Rewards), the determination of market pay levels is influenced primarily by labour market dynamics, specifically labour supply and demand.
When the demand for labour (employers needing specific skills) exceeds the supply of qualified workers, wages tend to rise. Conversely, if labour supply exceeds demand, wages may stagnate or decrease.
Extract:
“Labour market pay rates are driven by the interaction of supply and demand for skills in the market, with competitive pressures determining compensation levels.”
(HRPA Competency Framework – Total Rewards, CHRP Level, Knowledge Area: External Market Competitiveness and Compensation Determination)
Option Analysis:
A: Correct — represents the foundational economic principles of market pay.
B: Influences individual pay decisions, not overall market rates.
C: Internal performance and mobility factors do not drive external market pay.
D: Labour costs are a result of pay levels, not a determining factor.
Therefore, A. Labour supply and labour demand is correct.
Verified Reference Summary:
HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework – Total Rewards
CHRP Knowledge Exam Blueprint – Compensation Market Factors
HRPA Exam Preparation Guide – Labour Market and Pay Determinants