Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) Practice Exam

Tiered relocation policies for current employees are most commonly based on which factor?

1. Whether the transfer is an interstate or intrastate move

2. The transferee's longevity with the company

3. Whether the move is a lateral one or a promotion

4. The organization's salary structure

The correct answer is: The organization's salary structure

The most common basis for tiered relocation policies for current employees is typically tied to the organization's salary structure. This approach allows companies to categorize employees into different tiers based on their compensation levels, which correlates with the resources and support they might receive during a relocation. Higher-tier positions, given their typically greater responsibilities and salaries, generally qualify for more comprehensive relocation packages, while lower-tier positions receive less extensive support. Using salary structure as the foundation for tiered policies enables organizations to allocate resources effectively, ensuring that relocation benefits align with the employee's role and contribution to the company. This method also helps in managing budgets and expectations across different levels of the workforce. The other options, while relevant in specific contexts, do not serve as the primary framework for tiered policies. The nature of the move, whether it is interstate or intrastate, as well as the specific type of job change (such as lateral moves or promotions), and the employee's longevity with the company may influence the specific benefits offered, but they do not typically define the fundamental tier structure the way salary does.